6 16 25 City Council Proceedings Official Regular1
CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
REGULAR SESSION
OFFICIAL
The Dubuque City Council met in regular session at 6:30 p.m. on June 16, 2025, in the
second-floor Council Chambers of the Historic Federal Building, 350 W. 6th Street.
Present: Mayor Cavanagh; Council Members Farber (participated virtually), Resnick,
Roussell, Sprank, Wethal; City Manager Van Milligen (participated virtually), City Attorney
Brumwell.
Absent: Council Member Jones.
Mayor Cavanagh read the call and stated this is a regular session of the City Council
called for the purpose of conducting such business that may properly come before the
City Council.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PROCLAMATIONS
1. Stonehill Communities Longest Day (June 20, 2025) was accepted by Halle Nichols
on behalf of Stonehill Communities.
CONSENT ITEMS
Motion by Resnick to receive and file the documents, adopt the resolutions, and dis-
pose of as indicated. Seconded by Wethal. Motion carried 6 -0.
1. Minutes and Reports Submitted: City Council Proceedings of June 2, 2025; Arts and
Cultural Affairs Advisory Commission of April 22, 2025; Arts and Cultural Affairs Advisory
Commission – Art on the River Committee of May 15 and June 12, 2025; Community
Development Advisory Commission of April 16, 2025; Zoning Advisory Commission of
May 7, 2025; Proof of Publication for City Council Proceedings of May 19, 2025. Upon
motion the documents were received and filed.
2. Notice of Claims and Suits: Theresa White for vehicle damage. Upon motion the
documents were received, filed, and referred to the City Attorney.
3. Disposition of Claims: City Attorney advised that the following claims have been
referred to Public Entity Risk Services of Iowa, the agent for the Iowa Communities As-
surance Pool: Brandon and Jessica Rethwisch for property damage; Theresa White for
vehicle damage. Upon motion the documents were received, filed, and concurred.
4. Approval of City Expenditures: Upon motion the documents were received and filed,
and Resolution No. 204-25 Authorizing the Chief Financial Officer/City Treasurer to make
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certain payments of bills that must be paid and approved for payment in accordance with
City procedures was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 204-25
AUTHORIZING THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER / CITY TREASURER TO MAKE
CERTAIN PAYMENTS OF BILLS THAT MUST BE PAID AND APPROVED FOR PAY-
MENT IN ACCORDANCE WITH CITY PROCEDURES
Whereas, Section 1-7-7(E) of the Municipal Code of the City of Dubuque provides that
the Finance Director-City Treasurer shall keep an accurate account of all disbursements,
money, or property, specifying date, to whom, and from what fund paid; and
Whereas, the invoices, presented by those firms and persons providing such goods
and services have been pre-audited by Finance Department personnel in accordance
with generally accepted internal control procedures and have been determined to have
been requisitioned for a lawful municipal purpose; and
Whereas, the Chief Financial Officer-City Treasurer has provided a list of Expenditures
attached hereto, and by this reference made a part hereof, to be drawn to pay for goods
and services provided for City purposes; and
Whereas, the City Council of the City of Dubuque has heretofore, by Resolution 142 -
18 adopted May 7, 2018, authorized the Chief Financial Officer -City Treasurer to issue
checks in payment of certain expenditures known as Exception Expenditures prior to Cit y
Council approval and such list is attached hereto.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA THAT:
Section 1. The Chief Financial Officer-City Treasurer is hereby authorized to issue
payment for goods and services provided for City purposes in response to the purchase
orders and contracts issued in compliance with state and municipal code requirements
as requested by designated requisitioning authorities in accordance with approved budget
appropriations.
Section 2. In accordance with Iowa Code Section 372.13(6), the City Clerk and Chief
Financial Officer are hereby authorized and directed to provide the statement of receipts
and disbursements to the City Council, and to publish a summary thereof.
Passed, approved, and adopted this 16th day of June 2025.
Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor
Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk
5. Resolution Approving Fund Transfers for Capital Projects and Other Expense Re-
imbursements in Fiscal Year 2025 – Period 12: Upon motion the documents were re-
ceived and filed, and Resolution No. 205-25 Authorizing the Chief Financial Officer to
Make the Appropriate Interfund Transfers of Sums and Record the Same in the Appropri-
ate Manner for the FY 2025 for the City of Dubuque, Iowa was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 205-25
AUTHORIZING THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER TO MAKE THE APPROPRIATE IN-
TERFUND TRANSFERS OF SUMS AND RECORD THE SAME IN THE APPROPRIATE
MANNER FOR THE FY 2025 FOR THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
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Whereas, Iowa Administrative Rules Code Section 545 -2.5(5) implements Iowa Code
Section 384.18 and provides that the City Council shall approve all transfers of moneys
from one budgeted fund to another budgeted fund as provided in Iowa Administrative
Rules Code Section 545-2.5(5).
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. Authorize the Chief Financial Officer to Transfer Funds. That the Chief Fi-
nancial Officer be and is hereby authorized by the City Council to make the appropriate
interfund transfer of sums and record the same in the appropriate manner for FY 2025.
Section 2. Transfer of Funds. That the Chief Financial Officer will transfer the following
sums and to record the same in the appropriate manner:
1. Transfer from General Fund to the Section 8 Fund $152,744.00 for the deficit re-
lated to HUD administrative funding.
2. Transfer from General Fund to Transit Fund $2,096,192.00 for the Transit Levy
and reimbursement of the downtown shuttle.
3. Transfer from the Tort Liability Fund to the General Fund $1,462,081.00 for the
cost of liability insurance.
4. Transfer from the Trust & Agency Fund to the General Fund $2,102,465.00 for the
cost of employee benefits.
5. Transfer from the Dubuque Industrial Center Tax Increment Financing Fund to the
General Fund $329,150.00 for the reimbursement of Tax Increment Financing eligi-
ble expenses.
6. Transfer from the Greater Downtown Tax Increment Financing Fund to the General
Fund $168,504.00 for the reimbursement of Tax Increment Financing eligible ex-
penses.
7. Transfer from Dubuque Industrial Center TIF fund to the General Construction
Fund $976,480.00 for Tax Increment financing eligible construction projects.
8. Transfer from Greater Downtown TIF Fund to Parking Operations Fund
$2,615,030.00 for debt service on downtown ramps.
9. Transfer from Greater Downtown TIF Fund to Housing Trust Fund $62,583.00 for
reimbursement of Tax Increment Financing eligible construction projects.
10. Transfer from Sanitary Sewer Operating Fund to General Fund $2,258,392.00 for
recharge of administrative overhead.
11. Transfer from Sanitary Sewer Operating Fund to Sanitary Sewer Capital Fund
$1,600,000.00 for capital construction.
12. Transfer from Stormwater Operating Fund to General Fund $1,982,609.00 for
recharge of administrative overhead.
13. Transfer from Stormwater Operating Fund to Stormwater Construction Fund
$3,971,071.00 for capital construction.
14. Transfer from Parking Operating Fund to General Fund $348,163.00 for recharge
of administrative overhead.
15. Transfer from Water Operating Fund to General Fund $2,148,495.00 for recharge
of administrative overhead.
16. Transfer from Water Operating Fund to Water Construction Fund $4,013,161.00
for capital construction.
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17. Transfer from Refuse Operating Fund to General Fund $1,670,833.00 for re-
charge of administrative overhead.
18. Transfer from Refuse Operating Fund to Refuse Construction Fund $600,000.00
for capital construction.
19. Transfer from Landfill Fund to General Fund $596,912.00 for recharge of admin-
istrative overhead.
20. Transfer from General Fund to the Debt Service Fund $133,213.00 for annual
debt service payments.
21. Transfer from Dubuque Industrial Center Tax Increment Financing Fund to the
Debt Service Fund $1,083,345.00 for annual debt service payments.
22. Transfer from Greater Downtown Tax Increment Financing Fund to the Debt Ser-
vice Fund $2,028,325.00 for annual debt service payments.
23. Transfer from Road Use Tax Special Revenue Fund to the Debt Service Fund
$67,032.00 for annual debt service payments.
24. Transfer from Street Construction Fund to the Debt Service Fund $231,809.00 for
annual debt service payments.
25. Transfer from Sales Tax Increment Special Revenue Fund to the Debt Service
Fund $5,645,274.00 for annual debt service payments.
26. Transfer from Sales Tax Construction Fund to the Debt Service Fund $1,272,996
for annual debt service payments.
27. Transfer from Passenger Facility Fund to the Debt Service Fund $181,366.00 for
annual debt service payments.
28. Transfer from General Fund to the Stormwater Operating Fund $519,584.00. for
stormwater subsidies related to tax exempt entities, farms, and half rate for income
qualified.
29. Transfer from the General Fund to the Refuse Fund $45,000.00 for reimburse-
ment of 50% rate reduction.
30. Transfer from the General Fund to the Sanitary Sewer Operating Fund 31.
$32,000.00 for reimbursement of 50% rate reduction.
31. Transfer from the General Fund to the Water Operating Fund $24,593.00 for re-
imbursement of 50% rate reduction.
32. Transfer from the Greater Downtown Tax Increment Financing Fund to the Transit
Enterprise Fund $276,900.00 for the reimbursement of Tax Increment Financing
eligible debt service expenses.
33. Transfer from the Sales Tax Special Revenue Fund to the Transit Enterprise Fund
$68,300.00 for the reimbursement of debt service expenses.
34. Transfer from the Greater Downtown Tax Increment Financing Fund to the Down-
town Loan Pool Fund $500,000.00 for the reimbursement of Tax Increment Financ-
ing eligible expenses.
35. Transfer from the North Cascade TIF Fund to the General Fund $118,734.00 for
the reimbursement of Tax Increment Financing eligible expenses.
36. Transfer from Stormwater Capital Fund to General Fund $15,174.00 for capital
construction.
37. Transfer from Sales Tax Construction Fund to DRA Gaming Fund $17,027.00 for
capital construction.
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38. Transfer from Stormwater Capital Fund to Sanitary Sewer Construction Fund
$230,000.00 for capital construction.
39. Transfer from Road Use Tax Fund to Street Construction Fund $358,787.00 for
capital construction.
40. Transfer from DRA Distribution Fund to General Fund $23,898.00 for capital con-
struction.
41. Transfer from Street Construction Fund to General Fund $45,374.00 for capital
construction.
42. Transfer from the Special Assessments Special Revenue Fund to the General
Fund $9,200.00 to reimburse previously assessed sidewalk improvements.
43. Transfer from Special Assessments Special Revenue Fund to the Street Con-
struction Fund $30,000.00 to reimburse previously assessed street improvements.
44. Transfer from Special Assessments Special Revenue Fund to the Road Use Tax
Fund $4,000.00 to reimburse previously assessed street improvements.
45. Transfer from the Special Assessments Special Revenue Fund to the Sales Tax
Increment Fund $45,000.00 to reimburse previously assessed street improvements.
46. Transfer from Special Assessments Special Revenue Fund to the Sanitary Sewer
Capital Enterprise Fund $2,000.00 to reimburse previously assessed water im-
provements.
47. Transfer from Special Assessments Special Revenue Fund to the Stormwater
Capital Enterprise Fund $1,000.00 to reimburse previously assessed stormwater
improvements.
48. Transfer from Sales Tax Construction Fund to General Fund $77,135.00 for cap-
ital construction.
49. Transfer from General Fund to DRA Gaming Fund $538.00 for capital construc-
tion.
50. Transfer from the Greater Downtown Tax Increment Financing Fund to the DRA
Gaming Fund $3,134.00 for the reimbursement of Tax Increment Financing eligible
expenses.
51. Transfer from Sales Tax Construction Fund to DRA Gaming Fund $72,283.00 for
capital construction.
52. Transfer from General Fund to DRA Distribution Fund $549,714.00 for capital
construction.
53. Transfer from Street Construction Fund to DRA Distribution Fund $186,845.00 for
capital construction.
54. Transfer from Sales Tax Construction Fund to DRA Distribution Fund
$224,508.00 for capital construction.
55. Transfer from Street Construction Fund to Road Use Tax Fund $40,668.00 for
capital construction.
56. Transfer from Dubuque Industrial Center TIF fund to the Street Construction Fund
$300,000.00 for Tax Increment financing eligible construction projects.
57. Transfer from General Construction Fund to Street Construction Fund $25,120.00
for capital construction.
58. Transfer from General Fund to Sales Tax Construction Fund $640,616.00 for cap-
ital construction.
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59. Transfer from DRA Distribution Fund to Street Construction Fund $103,586.00 for
capital construction.
60. Transfer from the Greater Downtown Tax Increment Financing Fund to the Sales
Tax Construction Fund $15.00 for the reimbursement of Tax Increment Financing
eligible expenses.
61. Transfer from Street Construction Fund to Sales Tax Construction Fund
$1,901,723.00 for capital construction.
62. Transfer from General Construction Fund to Sales Tax Construction Fund
$22,307.00 for capital construction.
63. Transfer from General Fund to General Construction Fund $111,284.00 for capital
construction.
64. Transfer from the Greater Downtown Tax Increment Financing Fund to the Gen-
eral Construction Fund $13,382,698.00 for the reimbursement of Tax Increment Fi-
nancing eligible expenses.
65. Transfer from the North Cascade Housing Tax Increment Financing Fund to the
General Construction Fund $561,239.00 for the reimbursement of Tax Increment
Financing eligible expenses.
66. Transfer from the English Ridge Housing Tax Increment Financing Fund to the
General Construction Fund $319,117.00 for the reimbursement of Tax Increment
Financing eligible expenses.
67. Transfer from the South Pointe Housing Tax Increment Financing Fund to the
General Construction Fund $60,173.00 for the reimbursement of Tax Increment Fi-
nancing eligible expenses.
68. Transfer from the Rustic Point Housing Tax Increment Financing Fund to the
General Construction Fund $256,076.00 for the reimbursement of Tax Increment
Financing eligible expenses.
69. Transfer from Special Assessments Special Revenue Fund to the General Con-
struction Fund $30,000.00 to reimburse previously assessed street improvements.
70. Transfer from General Fund to Airport Construction Fund $895,432.00 for capital
construction.
71. Transfer from DRA Distribution Fund to Airport Construction Fund $26,455.00 for
capital construction.
72. Transfer from Customer Facility Charge Fund to Airport Construction Fund
$150,000.00 for capital construction.
73. Transfer from Sales Tax Construction Fund to Airport Construction Fund
$232,250.00 for capital construction.
74. Transfer from General Fund to Passenger Facility Charge Fund $212,678.00 for
debt service.
75. Transfer from General Fund to Water Construction Fund $228,220.00 for capital
construction related to ARPA.
76. Transfer from DRA Distribution Fund to Water Construction Fund $10,000.00 for
capital construction.
77. Transfer from General Construction Fund to Parking Construction Fund
$64,211.00 for capital construction.
78. Transfer from Sales Tax Construction Fund to Refuse Construction Fund
$50,731.00 for capital construction.
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79. Transfer from DRA Distribution Fund to Transit Construction Fund $384,790.00
for capital construction.
80. Transfer from Sales Tax Construction Fund to Transit Construction Fund $662.00
for capital construction.
Passed, approved and adopted this 16th day of June 2025.
Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor
Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk
6. Dubuque Golf & Country Club July 4th Fireworks Permit: City Manager recom-
mended City Council approval to issue a Fireworks Permit to Lance Marting with the
Dubuque Golf & Country Club for a fireworks display at 1800 Randall Place on July 4,
2025, at approximately 9:30 p.m. with a rain date of July 5, 2025, same time. Correspond-
ence was enclosed from Lance Marting, General Manager/CEO of Dubuque Golf and
Country Club, requesting approval for the country club to conduct the fireworks display.
Upon motion the documents were received, filed, and approved.
7. Final Plat of Summers Place: Upon motion the documents were received and filed,
and Resolution No. 206-25 Approving the Final Plat of 65 Meadow Lane Summers Place,
in the City of Dubuque, Iowa was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 206- 5
APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF 65 MEADOW LANE SUMMERS PLACE, IN THE
CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
Whereas, there has been filed with the City Clerk a Final Plat of 65 Meadow Lane
Summers Place in the City of Dubuque, Iowa; and
Whereas, said Final Plat has been examined by the Zoning Advisory Commission and
its approval has been endorsed thereon; and
Whereas, said Final Plat has been examined by the City Council and they find that it
conforms to the statues and ordinances relating thereto.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the Final Plat of 65 Meadow Lane, in the City of Dubuque, Iowa is
hereby approved, and the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to
endorse the approval of the City of Dubuque, Iowa upon said Final Plat.
Passed, approved and adopted this 16th day of June 2025.
Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor
Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk
8. Locust Street Ramp Repairs Project - Acceptance of Public Improvement Construc-
tion Contract: Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and Resolution No.
207-25 Accepting the Locust Street Ramp Repairs Project and Authorizing the Payment
to the Contractor was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 207-25
ACCEPTING THE LOCUST STREET RAMP REPAIRS PROJECT AND AUTHORIZING
THE PAYMENT TO THE CONTRACTOR
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Whereas, the public improvement contract for the Locust Street Ramp Repairs Project,
(the Project) has been completed by the Contractor, Ostrom Painting and Sandblasting,
Inc. (Contractor), the City Engineer has examined the work and recommends that the
Project be accepted; and
Whereas, the final contract amount for the Project is $344,744.40; and
Whereas, the Contractor has previously been paid $305,847.94, leaving a balance of
$38,896.64; and
Whereas, the City Council finds that the recommendation of the City Engineer should
be accepted.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. The recommendation of the City Engineer is approved, and the Project is
hereby accepted.
Section 2. The Finance Director is hereby directed to pay to the Contractor the balance
of the retainage of $38,896.64 as provided in Iowa Code chapter 573, and to pay such
retainage in accordance with the provisions of Iowa Code chapter 573 or Iowa Code
chapter 26.13.
Passed, approved and adopted this 16th day of June 2025.
Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor
Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk
9. Fire Station 6 Roof Replacement Project - Award Recording Memo: Upon motion
the documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 208-25 Awarding Public Im-
provement Contract for the Fire Station 6 Roof Replacement Project was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 208-25
AWARDING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT CONTRACT FOR THE FIRE STATION 6 ROOF
REPLACEMENT PROJECT
Whereas, sealed informal bid proposals have been submitted by contractors for the
Fire Station 6 Roof Replacement Project, (the Project); and
Whereas, said sealed informal bid proposals were opened and read on the 5 th day of
June 2025, and it has been determined that Jim Giese Commercial Roofing of Dubuque,
IA submitted the low bid in the amount of $81,180.00 and is the lowest responsive, re-
sponsible bidder for the Project.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That a Public Improvement Construction Contract for the Project is hereby
awarded to Jim Giese Commercial Roofing and the City Manager is hereby directed to
execute said Contract on behalf of the City of Dubuque for the Project.
Passed, adopted, and approved this 16th day of June 2025.
Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor
Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk
10. East 24th Street Site Contaminated Soil Removal Project (Comiskey Park Property)
- USEPA Brownfields Multipurpose Grant: Acceptance of Public Improvement Construc-
tion Contract: Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and Resolution No.
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209-25 Accepting the East 24th Street Site Contaminated Soil Removal Project and Au-
thorizing Final Payment to the Contractor was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 209-25
ACCEPTING THE EAST 24TH STREET SITE CONTAMINATED SOIL REMOVAL PRO-
JECT AND AUTHORIZING FINAL PAYMENT TO THE CONTRACTOR
Whereas, the public improvement contract for the East 24th Street Site Contaminated
Soil Removal Project, (the Project) has been completed by the Contractor, Top Grade
Excavating, Inc. of Farley, Iowa (Contractor), and the City Engineer has examined the
work and recommends that the Project be accepted; and
Whereas, the final contract amount for the Project is $69,610.50; and
Whereas, the Contractor has previously been paid $58,675.71, leaving a credit refund
balance of $10,934.79; and
Whereas, the City Council finds that the recommendation of the City Engineer should
be accepted.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
SECTION 1. The recommendation of the City Engineer is approved, and the Project is
hereby accepted.
Section 2. The Finance Director is hereby directed to pay the Contractor for the balance
of the retainage of $10,934.79 as provided in Iowa Code chapter 573, and to pay such
retainage in accordance with the provisions of Iowa Code chapter 573 or Iowa Code
chapter 26.13.
Passed, approved and adopted this 16th day of June 2025.
Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor
Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk
11. 2025 Pavement Marking Project - Award Public Improvement Contract: Upon mo-
tion the documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 210-25 Awarding Public
Improvement Contract for the 2025 Pavement Marking Project was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 210-25
AWARDING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT CONTRACT FOR THE 2025 PAVEMENT
MARKING PROJECT
Whereas, sealed proposals have been submitted by contractor(s) for the 2025 Pave-
ment Marking Project, (the Project) pursuant to Resolution No. 196 -25 and Notice to Bid-
ders published on the City of Dubuque, Iowa website and plan room service with
statewide circulation on the 23rd day of May 2025; and
Whereas, said sealed proposals were opened and read on the 5 th day of June 2025
and it has been determined that Ostrom Painting & Sandblasting, Inc. of Rock Island, IL
submitted low bid in the amount of $200,347.77, and is the lowest responsive, responsible
bidder for the Project.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
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Section 1. That a Public Improvement Contract for the Project is hereby awarded to
Ostrom Painting & Sandblasting, Inc. and the City Manager is hereby directed to execute
a Public Improvement Contract on behalf of the City of Dubuque for the Project.
Passed, adopted and approved this 16th day of June 2025.
Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor
Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk
12. Resolutions of Support for Iowa State Historic Preservation Tax Credit Part 2B
Applications: Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and Resolution No.
211-25 In Support Of Iowa State Historic Preservation Tax Credit Part 2B Application
Submitted To The Iowa Economic Development Authority By 799 Main, LLC For A His-
toric Rehabilitation Project At 799 Main Street; Resolution No. 212-25 In Support Of Iowa
State Historic Preservation Tax Credit Part 2B Application Submitted To The Iowa Eco-
nomic Development Authority By Rider Lacey Block, LLC For A Historic Rehabilitation
Project At 1706 Central Avenue; and Resolution No. 213-25 In Support Of Iowa State
Historic Preservation Tax Credit Part 2B Application Submitted To The Iowa Economic
Development Authority By Henry Stout, LLLP For A Historic Rehabilitation Project At 125
W. 9th Street were adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 211-25
IN SUPPORT OF IOWA STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION TAX CREDIT PART 2B
APPLICATION SUBMITTED TO THE IOWA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHOR-
ITY BY 799 MAIN, LLC FOR A HISTORIC REHABILITATION PROJECT AT 799 MAIN
STREET
Whereas, the Historic Preservation Tax Credit Part 2B application is a competitive ap-
plication that gives points for various aspects, including local government support of a
project in the jurisdiction of which a project is located; and
Whereas, 799 Main, LLC has requested City of Dubuque City Council support for its
Historic Preservation Tax Credit Part 2B application to the Iowa Economic Development
Authority (“IEDA”) for the rehabilitation of its historic building (the “Building”) located at
799 Main Street, Dubuque, Iowa (the “Project”); and
Whereas, the Building is a contributing building in the Downtown Neighborhood Con-
servation District and is eligible for State Historic Preservation Tax Credits for the reha-
bilitation of the Building; and
Whereas, the successful completion of the Project requires funding from a number of
sources, including the State of Iowa Historic Preservation Tax Credit; and
Whereas, City support will help the Project to score higher on its application and in-
crease the likelihood that the Part 2B application results in an award of Historic Preser-
vation Tax Credits for the Project.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA THAT:
Section 1. The City Council of the City of Dubuque does hereby express its support for
the Project and for 799 Main, LLC to submit its Historic Preservation Part 2B application
to the IEDA seeking an award of Historic Preservation Tax Credits for the Project.
Section 2. The City’s Office of Economic Development is directed to transmit a copy of
this resolution to 799 Main, LLC.
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Passed, approved, and adopted this 16th day of June 2025.
Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor
Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk
RESOLUTION NO. 212-25
IN SUPPORT OF IOWA STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION TAX CREDIT PART 2B
APPLICATION SUBMITTED TO THE IOWA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHOR-
ITY BY RIDER LACEY BLOCK, LLC FOR A HISTORIC REHABILITATION PROJECT
AT 1706 CENTRAL AVENUE
Whereas, the Historic Preservation Tax Credit Part 2B application is a competitive ap-
plication that gives points for various aspects, including local government support of a
project in the jurisdiction of which a project is located; and
Whereas, Rider Lacey Block, LLC has requested City of Dubuque City Council support
for its Historic Preservation Tax Credit Part 2B application to the Iowa Economic Devel-
opment Authority (“IEDA”) for the rehabilitation of its historic building (the “Building”) lo-
cated at 1706 Central Avenue, Dubuque, Iowa (the “Project”); and
Whereas, the Building is a contributing building in the Washington Street Neighbor-
hood Conservation District and is eligible for State Historic Preservation Tax Credits for
the rehabilitation of the Building; and
Whereas, the successful completion of the Project requires funding from a number of
sources, including the State of Iowa Historic Preservation Tax Credit; and
Whereas, City support will help the Project to score higher on its application and in-
crease the likelihood that the Part 2B application results in an award of Historic Preser-
vation Tax Credits for the Project.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA THAT:
Section 1. The City Council of the City of Dubuque does hereby express its support for
the Project and for Rider Lacey Block, LLC to submit its Historic Preservation Part 2B
application to the IEDA seeking an award of Historic Preservation Tax Credits for the
Project.
Section 2. The City’s Office of Economic Development is directed to transmit a copy of
this resolution to Rider Lacey Block, LLC.
Passed, approved, and adopted this 16th day of June 2025.
Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor
Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk
RESOLUTION NO. 213-25
IN SUPPORT OF IOWA STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION TAX CREDIT PART 2B
APPLICATION SUBMITTED TO THE IOWA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHOR-
ITY BY HENRY STOUT, LLLP FOR A HISTORIC REHABILITATION PROJECT AT 125
W 9th STREET
Whereas, the Historic Preservation Tax Credit Part 2B application is a competitive ap-
plication that gives points for various aspects, including local government support of a
project in the jurisdiction of which a project is located; and
Whereas, Henry Stout, LLLP has requested City of Dubuque City Council support for
its Historic Preservation Tax Credit Part 2B application to the Iowa Economic
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Development Authority (“IEDA”) for the rehabilitation of its historic building (the “Building”)
located at 125 W. 9th Street, Dubuque, Iowa (the “Project”); and
Whereas, the Building is a contributing building in the Downtown Neighborhood Con-
servation District and is eligible for State Historic Preservation Tax Credits for the reha-
bilitation of the Building; and
Whereas, the successful completion of the Project requires funding from a number of
sources, including the State of Iowa Historic Preservation Tax Credit; and
Whereas, City support will help the Project to score higher on its application and in-
crease the likelihood that the Part 2B application results in an award of Historic Preser-
vation Tax Credits for the Project.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA THAT:
Section 1. The City Council of the City of Dubuque does hereby express its support for
the Project and for Henry Stout, LLLP to submit its Historic Preservation Part 2B applica-
tion to the IEDA seeking an award of Historic Preservation Tax Credits for the Project.
Section 2. The City’s Office of Economic Development is directed to transmit a copy of
this resolution to Henry Stout, LLLP.
Passed, approved, and adopted this 16th day of June 2025.
Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor
Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk
13. 20th Century Neighborhood Intensive Historic and Architectural Surveys for the
Deereville and Voelker Highlands Neighborhoods: Historic Preservation Commission pro-
vided information on the 20th Century Neighborhood Intensive Historic and Architectural
Surveys performed by Heritage Works for the Deereville and Voelker Highlands neigh-
borhoods. Upon motion the documents were received and filed.
14. Tow Contract Award FY2026-FY2028: City Manager recommended City Council
approval of the FY 2026-FY2028 City of Dubuque Tow Contract being awarded to Wenzel
Towing, 3197 Hughes Ct., Dubuque, Iowa, as recommended by the City of Dubuque Tow
Contract Awards Committee. Upon motion the documents were received, filed, and ap-
proved.
15. Signed Contract(s): McDermott Excavating for the Creek Crossing Restoration -
Radford Road; Westphal & Company, Inc. for the Water Utility SCADA Upgrade Change
Order No. 1. Upon motion the documents were received and filed.
16. Temporary Agreement between the City of Dubuque and ITC Midwest, LLC to Op-
erate an Electric Transmission System in the City of Dubuque : Upon motion the docu-
ments were received and filed, and Resolution No. 214 -25 Approving an Agreement Be-
tween the City of Dubuque and ITC Midwest, LLC to Operate an Electric Transmission
System in the City of Dubuque was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 214-25
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APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF DUBUQUE AND ITC MID-
WEST, LLC TO OPERATE AN ELECTRIC TRANSMISSION SYSTEM IN THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE
Whereas, the City of Dubuque, Iowa (City) and ITC Midwest, LLC (ITC Midwest) have
tentatively entered into an Agreement for the operation of an electric transmission system
in the City of Dubuque until such time as City and ITC Midwest finalize a franchise agree-
ment to operate the system; and
Whereas, the City Council finds that it is in the best interests of the City of Dubuque to
approve the Agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. The attached Agreement is hereby approved.
Section 2. The City Manager is authorized and directed to sign the Agreement on be-
half of the City of Dubuque.
Passed, approved and adopted this 16th day of June 2025
Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor
Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk
17. Schmitt Island Management Agreement First Amendment Between the City of
Dubuque, Iowa and the Schmitt Island Development Corporation Approval: Upon motion
the documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 216 -25 Approving the Schmitt
Island Management Agreement First Amendment Between the City of Dubuque and the
Schmitt Island Development Corporation was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 216-25
APPROVING THE SCHMITT ISLAND MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT FIRST AMEND-
MENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF DUBUQUE AND THE SCHMITT ISLAND DEVELOP-
MENT CORPORATION
Whereas, the City is the owner of the real property and other assets situated on Chap-
lain Schmitt Island located in the City of Dubuque, Iowa; and
Whereas, the financial and operational success and maintenance of such property and
assets is of the highest importance to the City of Dubuque; and
Whereas, Schmitt Island Development Corporation is a nonprofit corporation that has
been providing management, development and sponsorship of assets, projects and ac-
tivities and services for the general betterment of Schmitt Island and the implementation
of the Chaplain Schmitt Island Master Plan and Schmitt Island Development Plan adopted
by the City Council of Dubuque, Iowa; and
Whereas, the City and Schmitt Island Development Corporation desire to amend such
engagement on the terms and conditions agreed.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA, AS FOLLOWS:
1. The City of Dubuque hereby consents to the Schmitt Island Management Agreement
First Amendment between the City and the Schmitt Island Development Corporation,
which is attached hereto.
2. The City Manager is authorized and directed to execute the Schmitt Island Manage-
ment Agreement First Amendment on behalf of the City of Dubuque.
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Passed, approved, and adopted this 16th day of June 2025.
Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor
Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk
18. Civil Service Certified List - Police Officer: Civil Service Commission submitted the
certified list for the position of Police Officer. Upon motion the documents were received,
filed, and made a Matter of Record.
June 11, 2025
Honorable Mayor and
Members of the City Council
In accordance with Chapter 400 of the Code of Iowa, a written examination for the
position of Police Officer was administered on May 31, 2025. We, The Civil Service Com-
mission, hereby certify that the individuals listed below have passed this written exami-
nation or are using a valid transfer score and any vacancies for the position of Police
Officer should be filled from this list and that this list is good through March 12, 2026.
Police Officer
1. Wyatt Sharkey, 2. Stephanie Sanders, 3. Carlo Dannenfelser, 4. Nabih Maady, 5. Tyler
McDonald, 6. Jensen Block, 7. Cody Stinson, 8. Steven Jonas – Transfer Score, 9. Brody
Kremer – Transfer Score, 10. Lou Martinez, 11. Yesscenia Cueller VanNatta
Respectfully Submitted
Civil Service Commissioner
19. Retail Alcohol License Refund - Hy-Vee Market Cafe #3: Upon motion the docu-
ments were received, filed, and approved.
20. Approval of Retail Alcohol Licenses: Upon motion the documents were received
and filed, and Resolution No. 217-25 Approving applications for retail alcohol licenses, as
required by City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 4 Business and License Regula-
tions, Chapter 2 Liquor Control, Article B Liquor, Beer and Wine Licenses and Permits
was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 217-25
APPROVING APPLICATIONS FOR RETAIL ALCOHOL LICENSES, AS REQUIRED
BY CITY OF DUBUQUE CODE OF ORDINANCES TITLE 4 BUSINESS AND LICENSE
REGULATIONS, CHAPTER 2 LIQUOR CONTROL, ARTICLE B LIQUOR, BEER AND
WINE LICENSES AND PERMITS
Whereas, applications for retail alcohol licenses have been submitted and filed with
the City Council for approval, and the same have been examined, provisionally approved,
and/or approved; and
Whereas, the premises to be occupied by such applicants were inspected and found
to comply with the Ordinances of the City; and
Whereas ,the applicants have filed the proper fees and bonds to the Iowa Department
of Revenue Alcohol and Tax Compliance Division and have otherwise complied with the
requirements of the Code of Ordinances.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA THAT:
Section 1. The City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to cause to be issued at
the noted premise address to the following applicants pending submission of the locally
required documentation:
New Applications
Guru Kirpa 2100 John F. Kennedy Rd.
Renewals
1st & Main 101 - 123 Main St.
7 Hills Brewing Co, LLC 1085 Washington St. and 1098 Jackson St.
Adobo's Mexican Grill 756 Main St.
American Legion Post 6 1306 Delhi St.
Auto Workers AFL-CIO 3450 Central Ave.
Diamond Jo Casino 301 Bell St.
E.J.'S Wine Shop 955 Washington St., Suite 105A
Fischer Lanes 880 Locust St.
Five Flags Center 405 Main St.
House Of China Co 170 John F Kennedy Rd.
Jubeck New World Brewing 115 West 11th St.
Kwik Star 236 2035 John F Kennedy Rd.
Kwik Star 495 2685 Dodge St.
Oolong Asia Cuisine 145 West 11th St.
Paul's Tavern 176 Locust St.
Smokestack Industries 62 East 7th St.
The Grand Opera House 135 West 8th St.
Special Event(s) per Special Event Application Submittal
Parker's Pit Stop
6-20-25 to 6-24-25
City owned parking lot off East 3rd St and Bell St
Passed, approved, and adopted this 16th day of June 2025.
Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor
Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk
21. Approval of Retail or Device Tobacco, Alternative Nicotine, and Vapor Product Per-
mit Applications: Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and Resolution
No. 218-25 Approving Applications for Retail Tobacco, Tobacco Products, Alternative
Nicotine Products, Vapor Products, and Device Permits, as Required by Iowa Code
453A.47A and 453E.3 was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 218-25
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APPROVING APPLICATIONS FOR TOBACCO RETAIL, TOBACCO PRODUCTS, AL-
TERNATIVE NICOTINE PRODUCTS, VAPOR PRODUCT S OR DEVICE S, AS RE-
QUIRED BY IOWA CODE 453A.47A AND 453E.3
Whereas, applications for Tobacco/Tobacco Products/Alternative Nicotine Prod-
ucts/Vapor Product s or Device retail s have been submitted and filed with the City Clerk;
and
Whereas, the applicants have filed the proper application and fees as required by the
Iowa Department of Revenue; and
Whereas, applications are presented to City Council for approval.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA THAT:
Section 1. The City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to cause to be issued the
following named applicants and locations for a Cigarette/Device/Tobacco/Nicotine/Vapor
product or retail device effective July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026.
Business Name Business Address Permit Type
Greenleaf Tobacco & Vape 1620 John F Kennedy Rd Device Retailer
Great Vape LLC The 3250 Central Ave Device Retailer
Moondog Music 806 Wacker Dr Ste 120 Device Retailer
Pink Clouds Smoke Shop 3301 Pennsylvania Ave Device Retailer
BSJ 786 LLC 1248 Iowa St Retail Tobacco
Central Grocery and Beauty 1572 Central Ave. Retail Tobacco
Dolphs Bar 333 East 10th St. Retail Tobacco
First Reserve 210 W 1st St Retail Tobacco
Greenleaf Tobacco & Vape 1620 John F Kennedy Rd Retail Tobacco
Moondog Music 806 Wacker Dr Ste 120 Retail Tobacco
Passed, approved, and adopted this 16th day of June 2025.
Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor
Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk
ITEMS SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING
Motion by Wethal to receive and file the documents, adopt the resolutions, and set the
public hearings as indicated. Seconded by Sprank. Motion carried 6-0.
1. Setting a Public Hearing - Petition to Vacate Certain Street and Alley Right of Way
Easements in Julien Addition, in the City of Dubuque, Iowa For Vacating Petition from
Elaine Reiss and Doug Blong: Upon motion the documents were received and filed and
Resolution No. 219-25 Resolution Of Intent To Vacate And Dispose Of City Interest In
Certain Street And Alley Easements In Julien Addition, City Of Dubuque, Iowa was
adopted setting a public hearing for a meeting to commence at 6:30 p.m. on July 7, 2025
in the Historic Federal Building.
RESOLUTION NO. 219-25
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INTENT TO VACATE AND DISPOSE OF CITY INTEREST IN CERTAIN STREET AND
ALLEY EASEMENTS IN JULIEN ADDITION, CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
Whereas, in circa 1865 the Final Plat of Julien Addition in the City of Dubuque, Iowa,
was recorded in page Q-76 of Deeds in the Dubuque County Recorder’s Office; and
Whereas, upon said plat the owners dedicated the streets and alley right of ways as
shown on said plat to the public. Said plat grants to the public easements for street pur-
poses only and specifies that the fee ownership of the lands under the streets belongs to
the adjacent lot owners; and
Whereas, Elaine Reiss and Doug Blong (Reiss and Blong) are the owners of the fol-
lowing real estate in the Julien Addition in the City of Dubuque, Iowa:
Lot 1 Reiss-Blong Place; Lots 173 Thru 178, Lots 191 Thru 198, 209 Thru 216, Lots
201, 202, 205 & 206 All in Julien Addition; And
Lot 1 Petrick Place; Lots 127 Thru 130, Lots 145 Thru 154, Lots 159 Thru 168 & Lots
179 Thru 182 All in Julien Addition and;
Whereas, Reiss and Blong have petitioned the City to vacate and dispose of its interest
in said street and alley right of way easements adjacent to their property described above
as shown on the attached Exhibit A and as more particularly described in the attached
Exhibit B.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the City of Dubuque intends to vacate and dispose of its interest in the
street and alley right of way easements as shown on the attached Exhibit A and as de-
scribed in the attached Exhibit B in Julien Addition in the City of Dubuque, Iowa.
Section 2. That a public hearing on the intent to vacate and dispose of all City interest
in the street and alley right of way easements as shown on the attached Exhibit A and as
described in the attached Exhibit B in Julien Addition in the City of Dubuque, Iowa, is
hereby set for the 7th day of July, 2025, at the Historic Federal Building, 350 W. 6 th Street,
Dubuque, Iowa, beginning at 6:30 p.m., and the City Clerk be and is hereby authorized
and directed to cause a notice of public hearing on the intent to vacate said real estate to
be published in the manner as prescribed by law.
Passed, approved and adopted this 16th day of June 2025.
Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor
Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk
2. Rebid 2025 Repair and Maintenance of the Iowa Street Parking Garage - Initiate
Public Bidding Process and Setting Date for a Public Hearing : Upon motion the docu-
ments were received and filed and Resolution No. 220-25 2025 Repair And Maintenance
Of The Iowa Street Parking Garage: Preliminary Approval Of Plans, Specifications, Form
Of Contract, And Estimated Cost; Setting Date Of Public Hearing On Plans, Specifica-
tions, Form Of Contract, And Estimated Cost; And Ordering The Advertisement For Bids
was adopted setting a public hearing for a meeting to commence at 6:30 p.m. on July 7,
2025 in the Historic Federal Building.
RESOLUTION NO. 220-25
2025 REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE OF THE IOWA STREET PARKING GARAGE -
PRELIMINARY APPROVAL OF PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT,
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AND ESTIMATED COST; SETTING DATE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PLANS, SPEC-
IFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATED COST; AND ORDERING THE
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
The proposed plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the 2025
Repair and Maintenance of the Iowa Street Parking Garage in the estimated base bid
amount of $4,450,000, are hereby preliminarily approved and ordered filed in the office
of the City Clerk for public inspection.
A public hearing will be held on the 7th day of July, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. in the Historic
Federal Building Council Chambers, 350 W. 6th Street, Dubuque, Iowa, at which time
interested persons may appear and be heard for or against the proposed plans and spec-
ifications, form of contract and estimated cost of said Project, and the City Clerk be and
is hereby directed to cause the attached notice of the time and place of such hearing to
be published in a newspaper having general circulation in the City of Dubuq ue, Iowa,
which notice shall be published not less than four days nor more than twenty days prior
to the date of such hearing. At the hearing, any interested person may appear and file
objections to the proposed plans, specifications, form of contract, or estimated cost of the
Project.
The 2025 Repair and Maintenance of the Iowa Street Parking Garage is hereby or-
dered to be advertised for bids for construction.
The amount of the security to accompany each bid shall be in an amount which shall
conform to the provisions of the Notice to Bidders hereby approved.
The City Engineer is hereby directed to advertise for bids for the construction of the
improvements herein provided, by publishing the Notice to Bidders to be published on the
City of Dubuque website and a contractor plan room service with statewide circul ation,
which notice shall be published not less than thirteen but not more than forty -five days
before the date for filing bids before 2:00 p.m. on the 11 th day of July 2025. Bids shall be
opened and read by the City Clerk at said time and will be submitte d to the City Council
for final action at 6:30 p.m. on the 21st day of July 2025, in the Historic Federal Building
Council Chambers 350 West 6th Street, Dubuque, Iowa.
Passed, adopted and approved this the 16th day of June 2025.
Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor
Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk
3. Water System Improvements 2024 North English Road Water Main Extension pro-
ject - Initiate Public Bidding and Set the Public Hearing Date: Upon motion the documents
were received and filed and Resolution No. 221 -25 To provide for a notice of hearing on
proposed plans, specifications, form of contract and estimate of cost for the North English
Road Water Main Extension Project, and the taking of bids therefor was adopted setting
a public hearing for a meeting to commence at 6:30 p.m. on July 21, 2025 in th e Historic
Federal Building.
RESOLUTION NO. 221-25
TO PROVIDE FOR A NOTICE OF HEARING ON PROPOSED PLANS, SPECIFICA-
TIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE NORTH
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ENGLISH ROAD WATER MAIN EXTENSION PROJECT, AND THE TAKING OF BIDS
THEREFOR
Whereas, it has been proposed that the City Council of the City of Dubuque, Iowa (the
“City”), undertake the authorization of a public improvement to be constructed as de-
scribed in the proposed plans and specifications and form of contract prepared by Origin
Design Co. (the “Project Engineers”), in consultation with the City’s engineering techni-
cian (the “Engineering Technician”), which may be hereafter referred to as the “North
English Road Water Main Extension Project” (and is sometimes hereinafter referred to as
the “Project”), which proposed plans, specifications, notice of hearing and letting, and
form of contract and estimate of cost (the “Contract Documents”) are on file with the City
Clerk; and
Whereas, it is necessary to fix a time and place of a public hearing on the Contract
Documents and to advertise for sealed bids for the Project.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL (THE “COUNCIL”)
OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The Contract Documents referred to in the preamble hereof are hereby ap-
proved in their preliminary form.
Section 2. The Project is hereby determined to be necessary and desirable for the City,
and, furthermore, it is hereby found to be in the best interests of the City to proceed toward
the construction of the Project.
Section 3. July 21, 2025, at 6:30 p.m., at the Historic Federal Building, 350 W. 6 th St,
Second Floor Council Chambers, Dubuque, Iowa, is hereby fixed as the time and place
of hearing on the Contract Documents.
Section 4. The City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to publish notice (the “No-
tice of Hearing”) of the hearing on the Contract Documents for the Project in a newspaper
of general circulation in the City, which publication shall be made at least once, not less
than four (4) and not more than twenty (20) days prior to the date of the said hearing. The
Notice of Hearing shall be in substantially the form as attached hereto as Exhibit A, with
such conforming changes as approved by the appropriate City s taff.
Section 5. The City Council hereby delegates to the City Clerk the duty of receiving
bids for the construction of the Project before 2:00 p.m., on July 24, 2025, in the office of
the City Clerk, City Hall-First Floor, 50 West 13th St, Dubuque, Iowa. At such time and at
the City Hall-Conference Room A, 50 West 13th St, Dubuque, Iowa, the City Council
hereby delegates to the City Clerk, the Engineering Technician and/or the Project Engi-
neers the duty of opening and announcing the results of the bids received. August 4,
2025, at 6:30 p.m., at the Historic Federal Building, 350 W. 6th St, Second Floor Council
Chambers, in the City, is hereby fixed as the time and place that the Council will consider
the bids received in connection therewith.
Section 6. The amount of the bid security to accompany each bid is hereby fixed at
10% of the total amount of the bid.
Section 7. The City Clerk, the Engineering Technician and/or the Project Engineers
are hereby directed to give notice of the bid letting for the Project by posting notice (the
“Notice to Bidders”) at least once, not less than thirteen (13) and not more than forty -five
(45) days prior to the date set for receipt of bids, in each of the following three places: (i)
in a relevant contractor plan room service with statewide circulation; (ii) in a relevant con-
struction lead generating service with statewide circulation; and (iii) on an internet site
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sponsored by either the City or a statewide association that represents the City. The No-
tice to Bidders shall be in substantially the form as attached hereto as Exhibit A, with such
conforming changes as approved by the appropriate City staff.
Section 8. All provisions set out in the attached forms of notice are hereby recognized
and prescribed by the City Council and all resolutions or orders or parts thereof, to the
extent the same may be in conflict herewith, are hereby repealed.
Passed and approved June 16, 2025.
Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor
Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
Applications were reviewed for the following Commission. Applicants were invited to
address the City Council regarding their desire to serve on the following Commission.
1. Historic Preservation Commission: One, 3-Year term through July 1, 2028 (Expiring
Jackson Park District term of Esser). Applicant: Janice Esser, 1072 Locust St. - Qualifies
for Jackson Park District.
Appointments were made to the following boards/commissions.
1. Arts and Cultural Affairs Advisory Commission : One, 3-Year term through June 30,
2027. (Vacant At-Large - lives or works outside the cultural and entertainment district term
of Menchaca). One, 3-Year term through June 30, 2028 (Expiring Business Professional
- lives or works in the cultural and entertainment district term of Hefel). Two, 3-Year terms
through June 30, 2028 (Expiring Public Member – knowledge and demonstrated interest
in the arts terms of Davis-Orwoll and Halder). Applicants: Applicants: Jim Albee, 535 West
5th St. (qualifies for at-large and public member); Shirley Davis-Orwoll, 2635 West 32nd
St. (qualifies for at-large and public member) Nick Halder, 876 S. Grandview Ave. (quali-
fies for at-large, business professional, and public member); Aaron Hefel, 515 1/2 West
8th St. (qualifies for business professional and public member); Bree Hernandez, 1298
Locust St. (qualifies for at-large and public member); Mary Loney-Bichell, 595 West 11th
St. (qualifies for at-large and public member); Rodrigo Marin, 2240 Central Ave. (qualifies
for at-large and public member); Sarah Ndagire, 1536 Kehl Ct. (qualifies for at-large, busi-
ness professional, and public member); Jessica Ochoa, 1970 Hale St. (qualifies for at -
large and public member). Upon roll call vote, Loney -Bichell was appointed to the At-
Large term. Albee received 1 vote (Farber), Davis-Orwoll received 1 vote (Resnick),
Ochoa received 1 vote (Cavanagh) and Loney-Bichell received the remaining 3 votes.
The vote for the Business Professional term failed 3 -3, with Hefel receiving 3 votes
(Wethal, Roussell, and Sprank) and Halder receiving the remaining 3 votes. After Brum-
well confirmed that the vote failed, Cavanagh stated that the term would be voted on at
the next City Council meeting. Upon roll call vote, Davis-Orwoll and Ochoa were ap-
pointed to the Public Member terms. Davis Orwoll was unanimously reappointed. Her-
nandez received 1 vote (Farber), Halder received 2 votes (Wethal and Roussell), and
Ochoa received the remaining 3 votes for the other term.
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2. Board of Library Trustees: One, 4-Year term through July 1, 2029 (Expiring term of
Gorton). Applicants: Tom Brennan, 3275 Cider Rdg.; Jessica Connery, 4612 Camelot Dr.;
Nicole O'Brien, 2691 Ravens Oaks Dr. Upon roll call vote, Connery was unanimously
appointed to the term.
3. Civic Center Advisory Commission: Three, 3-Year terms through June 29, 2028 (Ex-
piring terms of Blau, Meyers, and Tandy). Applicants: McKenzie Blau, 1548 Pego Ct.;
Colleen Myers, 65 North Booth St.; Ashley Regan, 1100 N Booth St.; Sara Tandy, 2307
Martin Dr. Upon roll call vote, Blau, Myers, and Tandy were reappointed to the terms.
Blau was unanimously reappointed. For the second term, Regan received 2 votes (Res-
nick and Sprank) and Myers received the remaining 4 votes. For the third term, Regan
received 2 votes (Resnick and Sprank) and Tandy received the remaining 4 votes .
4. Historic Preservation Commission: One, 3-Year term through July 1, 2028 (Expiring
West 11th District term of Stuter). Applicant: Charles (Rick) Stuter, 1296 Prairie St. - Qual-
ifies for West 11th District. Motion by Roussell to appoint Stuter to the term. Seconded by
Sprank. Motion carried 6-0.
5. Park and Recreation Advisory Commission: Three, 3-Year terms through June 30,
2028 (Expiring terms of Henkel, Jorgenson, and Ollendick). Applicants: Jason Henkel,
1888 Saint Joseph St.; Josh Jorgenson, 3030 Judson Ct.; Lori Ollendick, 1390 Oak Park
Pl.; Mya Schaefer, 1720 Plymouth Ct.; Greg Swift, 2150 Fairway Dr. Upon roll call vote,
Henkel, Jorgenson, and Ollendick were reappointed to the terms. Ollendick received 1
vote (Roussell) for one of the terms, and Henkel received the remaining 5 votes. Ollend ick
received 1 vote (Roussell) for the second term, and Jorgenson received the remaining 5
votes. Ollendick was unanimously reappointed to the third term.
6. Resilient Community Advisory Commission: One, 3-Year term through July 1, 2028
(Expiring term of Kohlhaas). Applicant: Jacob Kohlhaas, 1125 Richards Rd. Motion by
Sprank to appoint Kohlhaas to the term. Seconded by Wethal. Motion carried 6-0.
7. Transit Advisory Board: One, 3-Year term through July 30, 2027 (Vacant term of
Esser). Applicant: Gary Wernimont, 736 University Ave. Motion by Sprank to appoint Wer-
nimont to the term. Seconded by Resnick. Motion failed 3 -3 with Cavanagh, Roussell,
and Farber voting nay. Cavanagh stated that the term would be voted on at the next City
Council meeting.
8. Zoning Advisory Commission: Two, 3-Year terms through July 1, 2028 (Expiring
terms of Mulligan and Norton). Applicants: Matthew Mulligan, 1167 Hunters Rdg.; Patrick
Norton, 920 Valentine Dr.; Dylan Schwering, 1741 Dexter St.; Casey Stoyke, 3960
Oneida Ave. Upon roll call vote, Mulligan and Norton were unanimously reappointed to
the terms.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
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1. Request to Rezone 1395 Washington Street: Motion by Roussell to receive and file
the documents and that the requirement that a proposed ordinance be considered and
voted on for passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at which it is to be
passed be suspended. Seconded by Wethal. City Council Members stated that the zoning
change would be positive for the property owner and the neighborhood. Motion carried 6 -
0.
Motion by Roussell for final consideration and passage of Ordinance No. 20 -25
Amending Title 16 of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances, Unified Development
Code, by Reclassifying Hereinafter Described Property Located at 1395 Washington
Street (Pin 1024430010) From C-4 Downtown Commercial District To C-1 Neighborhood
Commercial District. Seconded by Wethal. Motion carried 6-0.
ORDINANCE NO. 20-25
AMENDING TITLE 16 OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE CODE OF ORDINANCES, UNI-
FIED DEVELOPMENT CODE, BY RECLASSIFYING HEREINAFTER DESCRIBED
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1395 WASHINGTON STREET (PIN 1024430010) FROM C-
4 DOWNTOWN COMMERCIAL DISTRICT TO C-1 NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL
DISTRICT
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That Title 16 of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances, Unified Develop-
ment Code, is hereby amended by reclassifying the hereinafter - described property from
C-4 Downtown Commercial District to C-1 Neighborhood Commercial District, to wit:
Lots 70 & 71 East Dubuque Addition, and to the centerline of the adjoining public
right-of-way, all in the City of Dubuque, Iowa.
Section 2. That the foregoing amendment has heretofore been reviewed by the Zoning
Advisory Commission of the City of Dubuque, Iowa.
Section 3. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon publication as provided
by law.
Passed, approved and adopted this 16th day of June, 2025.
Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor
Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk
2. Request to Rezone Property at June Drive: Motion by Roussell to receive and file
the documents and that the requirement that a proposed ordinance be considered and
voted on for passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at which it is to be
passed be suspended. Seconded by Wethal. In r esponse to a question, Associate Plan-
ner Shena Moon stated that it’s uncommon to see portions of properties re -zoned, but it
does occur for various reasons. In this instance, the property owner wants to maintain the
other portion of the property as AG Agriculture. Motion carried 6-0.
Motion by Roussell for final consideration and passage of Ordinance No. 21 -25
Amending Title 16 of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances, Unified Development
Code, By Reclassifying Hereinafter Described Property Located at the West Terminus of
June Drive from AG Agriculture District To R-1 Single-Family Residential District. Se-
conded by Wethal. Motion carried 6-0.
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ORDINANCE NO. 21-25
AMENDING TITLE 16 OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE CODE OF ORDINANCES, UNI-
FIED DEVELOPMENT CODE, BY RECLASSIFYING HEREINAFTER DESCRIBED
PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE WEST TERMINUS OF JUNE DRIVE FROM AG AGRI-
CULTURE DISTRICT TO R-1 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That Title 16 of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances, Unified Develop-
ment Code, is hereby amended by reclassifying the hereinafter–described property from
AG Agriculture District to R-1 Single-Family Residential, to wit:
As shown on Exhibit A, and to the centerline of the adjoining public right -of-way, all
in the City of Dubuque, Iowa.
Section 2. That the foregoing amendment has heretofore been reviewed by the Zoning
Advisory Commission of the City of Dubuque, Iowa.
Section 3. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon publication as provided
by law.
Passed, approved and adopted this 16th day of June, 2025.
Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor
Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk
3. Unified Development Code Amendment on Restaurant, Carry-Out: Motion by Rous-
sell to receive and file the documents and that the requirement that a proposed ordinance
be considered and voted on for passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at
which it is to be passed be suspended. Seconded by Sprank. Trijuana Robinson, 1486
Central Ave., spoke in support of the amendment, sharing her desire to open a business
that serves carryout refreshments. Moon stated that city code does not address delivery
as a specific type of use and that deliveries could be a component of a drive-in, carry-out,
or sit-down establishment. City Council Members praised the amendment and expressed
hope that it would encourage other local businesses on Central Ave. Motion carried 6-0.
Motion by Roussell for final consideration and passage of Ordinance No. 22-25
Amending Title 16 Of The City Of Dubuque Code Of Ordinances, Unified Development
Code, By Amending Sections 16-2-3 Definitions, 16-5-10 C-1 Neighborhood Commercial,
16-5-11 C-2 Neighborhood Shopping Center, 16 -5-14 C-4 Downtown Commercial, And
16-5-17 Cr Commercial Recreation By Adding The Restaurant, Carryout Definition And
Making It A Principal Permitted Use In C- 2, C-4, And CR Districts And A Conditional Use
In The C-1 District. Seconded by Sprank. Motion carried 6-0.
ORDINANCE NO. 22-25
AMENDING TITLE 16 OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE CODE OF ORDINANCES, UNI-
FIED DEVELOPMENT CODE, BY AMENDING SECTIONS 16-2-3 DEFINITIONS, 16-5-
10 C-1 NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL, 16-5-11 C-2 NEIGHBORHOOD SHOPPING
CENTER, 16-5-14 C-4 DOWNTOWN COMMERCIAL, AND 16-5-17 CR COMMERCIAL
RECREATION BY ADDING THE RESTAURANT, CARRYOUT DEFINITION AND MAK-
ING IT A PRINCIPAL PERMITTED USE IN C-2, C-4, AND CR DISTRICTS AND A CON-
DITIONAL USE IN THE C-1 DISTRICT
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That Title 16 of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances, Unified Develop-
ment Code, by amending Section 16-2-3 is hereby amended as follows:
16-2-3 DEFINITIONS
RESTAURANT, DRIVE-IN/CARRYOUT: Any business establishment or portion
thereof where food is prepared for sale for consumption off the premises and/or served
in disposable containers or wrappers, including all fast food restaurants equipped with
a drive-through service and/or having a carryout service, and not serving beer, wine or
alcoholic beverages.”
RESTAURANT, CARRYOUT: Any business establishment or portion thereof where
food is prepared for sale for consumption off the premises and/or served in disposable
containers or wrappers, and which may involve seating on the premises of a limited
nature as an accessory use to the restaurant, as defined in this section and not serving
beer, wine or alcoholic beverages.
RESTAURANT, DRIVE- IN: Any business establishment or portion thereof
equipped with a drive-through service where food is prepared for sale for consumption
on or off the premises and/or served in disposable containers or wrappers and not
serving beer, wine or alcoholic beverages.
Section 2. That Title 16 of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances, Unified Develop-
ment Code, by amending Sections 16 -2-3 Definitions, 16-5-10 (C-1), 16-5-11 (C-2), 16-
5-14 (C-4), and 16-5-17 (CR), are hereby amended as follows:
16-5-10 C-1 NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL
16-5-10-2 Conditional Uses
Restaurant, Carryout
16-5-11 C-2 NEIGHBORHOOD SHOPPING CENTER
16-5-11-1 Principal Permitted Uses
Restaurant, Carryout
16-5-11-2 Conditional Uses
Restaurant, Drive-In-or Carryout
16-5-14 C-4 DOWNTOWN COMMERCIAL
16-5-14-1 Principal Permitted Uses
Restaurant, Carryout
16-5-14-2 Conditional Uses
Restaurant, Drive-In-or Carryout
16-5-17 CR COMMERCIAL RECREATION
16-5-17-1 Principal Permitted Uses
Restaurant, Carryout
16-5-17-2 Conditional Uses
Restaurant, Drive-In-or Carryout
Section 3. The foregoing amendment has heretofore been reviewed by the Zoning Ad-
visory Commission of the City of Dubuque, Iowa.
Section 4. This ordinance shall take effect immediately upon publication, as provided
by law.
Passed, approved, and adopted this 16th day of June 2025.
Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor
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Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk
4. Grant of Storm Sewer Utility Easement to Switch Development at JFK, LLC : Motion
by Wethal to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 222-25 Disposing
of City Interest by Grant of Storm Sewer Utility Easement to Switch Development At JFK,
LLC across part of the Northwest Arterial Right of Way Adjacent to Lot 1 of Switch Devel-
opment At JFK No. 4, in the City of Dubuque, Iowa and Resolution No. 223-25 Granting
a Storm Sewer Utility Easement to Switch Development At JFK, LLC across part of the
Northwest Arterial Right of Way adjacent to Lot 1 of Switch Development At JFK No. 4,
in the City of Dubuque, Iowa. Seconded by Resnick. In response to a question, City En-
gineer Gus Psihoyos stated that the storm sewer will exit Switch Development’s property
through the NW Arterial to get to the public system. Motion carried 6-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 222-25
DISPOSING OF CITY INTEREST BY GRANT OF STORM SEWER UTILITY EASE-
MENT TO SWITCH DEVELOPMENT AT JFK, LLC ACROSS PART OF THE NORTH-
WEST ARTERIAL RIGHT OF WAY ADJACENT TO LOT 1 OF SWITCH DEVELOP-
MENT AT JFK NO. 4, IN THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
Whereas, pursuant to resolution and published notice of time and place of hearing,
published in the Telegraph Herald, a newspaper of general circulation published in the
City of Dubuque, Iowa on the 6th day of June, 2025, the City Council of the City of Dubu-
que, Iowa met on this 16th day of June, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. in the Historic Federal Building,
350 W. 6th Street, Dubuque, Iowa, to consider the proposal for the granting of easement
across City owned property described as:
Part of the Northwest Arterial Right of Way adjacent to Lot 1 of Switch Development
At JFK No. 4, in the City of Dubuque, Iowa, as shown on the attached Exhibit A ; and
Whereas, the City Council of the City of Dubuque, Iowa overruled any and all objec-
tions, oral or written to the proposed granting of easement.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the Grant of Storm Sewer Utility Easement to Switch Development at
JFK, LLC across Part of the Northwest Arterial Right of Way adjacent to Lot 1 of Switch
Development At JFK No. 4, in the City of Dubuque, Iowa, as shown on the attached Ex-
hibit A, be and the same is hereby approved.
Section 2. That the Mayor be authorized and directed to execute the Grant of Storm
Sewer Utility Easement and the City Clerk be and is hereby authorized and directed to
deliver said Grant of Easement to Switch Development at JFK, LLC.
Section 3. That the City Clerk be and is hereby authorized and directed to record a
certified copy of this Grant of Storm Sewer Utility Easement in the office of the Dubuque
County Recorder.
Passed, approved and adopted this June 16, 2025
Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor
Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk
RESOLUTION NO. 223-25
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GRANTING A STORM SEWER UTILITY EASEMENT TO SWITCH DEVELOPMENT AT
JFK, LLC ACROSS PART OF THE NORTHWEST ARTERIAL RIGHT OF WAY ADJA-
CENT TO LOT 1 OF SWITCH DEVELOPMENT AT JFK NO. 4, IN THE CITY OF DUBU-
QUE, IOWA
Whereas, Switch Development at JFK, LLC has requested a “Grant of Storm Sewer
Utility Easement” across Part of the Northwest Arterial Right of Way adjacent to Lot 1 of
Switch Development At JFK No. 4, in the City of Dubuque, Iowa, for a private storm sewer
utility and rip rap; and
Whereas, the City of Dubuque Engineering Department has prepared and submitted
to the City Council an exhibit showing the easement area for the proposed Grant of Storm
Sewer Utility Easement across Part of the Northwest Arterial Right of Way adjacent to Lot
1 of Switch Development At JFK No. 4, in the City of Dubuque, Iowa; and
Whereas, the City Council of the City of Dubuque, Iowa, has determined that the por-
tion of Part of the Northwest Arterial Right of Way adjacent to Lot 1 of Switch Development
At JFK No. 4, in the City of Dubuque, Iowa can be utilized for the for a private storm sewer
and rip rap, as shown on the Exhibit A, in the City of Dubuque, Iowa, and should be
approved.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the Grant of Storm Sewer Utility Easement to Switch Development at
JFK, LLC be and the same is hereby approved.
Passed, approved and adopted this June 16, 2025
Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor
Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk
5. Approving the Amended and Restated Lease between the City of Dubuque and
Viterra USA Grain, LLC: Motion by Sprank to receive and file the documents and adopt
Resolution No. 224-25 Approving the Amended and Restated Lease Agreement by and
between the City of Dubuque and Viterra USA Grain, LLC for Commercial Street Lease.
Seconded by Wethal. In response to a question, Psihoyos stated that Viterra USA Grain,
LLC’s current lease covers 9.2 acres. In 2027, they plan to reduce the leased area by 1.6
acres, which would result in around a $40,000 reduction in lease payments. Motion car-
ried 6-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 224-25
APPROVING THE AMENDED AND RESTATED LEASE AGREEMENT BY AND BE-
TWEEN THE CITY OF DUBUQUE AND VITERRA USA GRAIN, LLC FOR COMMER-
CIAL STREET LEASE
Whereas, the City of Dubuque, Iowa and Viterra USA Grain, LLC entered into a Lease
Agreement dated July 1, 2020, under which Lessee leases certain real property located
on Commercial Street (aka East Seventh Street) in Dubuque, Iowa; and
Whereas, Viterra USA Grain, LLC and the City of Dubuque wish to amend and restate
the Lease Agreement with the Amended and Restated Lease Agreement attached hereto.
Whereas, the City Council finds that it is in the best interest of the City of Dubuque to
approve the Amended and Restated Lease Agreement.
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NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The Amended and Restated Lease Agreement attached hereto is hereby
approved.
Section 2. The Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to sign the Amended and Re-
stated Lease Agreement on behalf of the City of Dubuque.
Passed, approved and adopted this 16th day of June 2025.
Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor
Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk
6. Resolution Approving a Development Agreement with Plastic Center, Inc.: Motion
by Roussell to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 225 -25 Approving
a Development Agreement by and between the City of Dubuque, Iowa and Plastic Center,
Inc., including the issuance of Urban Renewal Tax Increment Revenue Obligations. Se-
conded by Wethal. In response to a question, Economic Development Director Jill Con-
nors stated that the City Council has supported funding for the Downtown Housing Crea-
tion Grant for many years. She noted that, due to larger allocations in recent years, the
City has been able to support all qualifying projects. The Economic Development Depart-
ment monitors the fund balance, and the current balance can be confirmed at a later time.
Connors explained that the City’s Developer Guide promotes the grant, and staff plan to
present amended housing incentive options to the City Council in the near future. She
clarified that the $35,000 rehabilitation grant is a one-to-one matching grant. For the
$10,000 per unit incentive for housing creation, there is no matching requirement, but the
cost to create a new unit typically exceeds a one-to-one match. Motion carried 6-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 225-25
APPROVING A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA AND PLASTIC CENTER, INC., INCLUDING THE ISSUANCE OF
URBAN RENEWAL TAX INCREMENT REVENUE OBLIGATIONS
Whereas, Plastic Center, Inc. is the owner of the property legally described as follows:
The West 107.5 feet of the West 170 feet of Lot 614 in the City of Dubuque, Iowa,
according to the Plat of the Survey thereof in Book of Plats #10 page 88, records of
Dubuque County, Iowa; and
Lot 46 in the City of Dubuque, Iowa, according to the United States Commissioners’
Map of the Town of Dubuque; and
The East 110 feet of Lot 614 in the City of Dubuque, Iowa, according to the Plat of
the Survey thereof in Book of Plats #10 page 88, records of Dubuque County, Iowa.
(the Property); and
Whereas, the City Council, by Resolution No. 193-25, dated June 2, 2025, declared its
intent to enter into a Development Agreement by and between the City of Dubuque, Iowa,
and Plastic Center, Inc., including the issuance of Urban Renewal Tax Increment Reve-
nue Obligations; and
Whereas, pursuant to published notice, a public hearing was held on the proposed
Development Agreement on June 16, 2025, at 6:30p.m.; and
Whereas, it is the determination of the City Council that approval of the Development
Agreement for redevelopment of the Property by Plastic Center, Inc., according to the
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terms and conditions set out in the Development Agreement, is in the public interest of
the City of Dubuque.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA THAT:
Section 1. The Development Agreement by and between the City of Dubuque, Iowa,
and Plastic Center, Inc., a copy of which is attached hereto, including the issuance of
Urban Renewal Tax Increment Revenue Obligations, is hereby approved.
Section 2. The Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute the Development
Agreement on behalf of the City of Dubuque and the City Clerk is authorized and directed
to attest to his signature.
Section 3. The City Manager is authorized to take such actions as are necessary to
comply with the terms of the Development Agreement as herein approved.
Passed, approved, and adopted this 16th day of June 2025.
Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor
Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk
7. Proceedings for Public Hearing on the Issuance of Not to Exceed $500,000 Sewer
Revenue Capital Loan Notes (Interim Financing) State Revolving Loan Fund Program),
Planning and Design Loan, Track Line Sanitary Sewer Reconstruction Project: Motion by
Sprank to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 226 -25 Taking addi-
tional action with respect to a Sewer Revenue Loan and Disbursement Agreement and
authorizing, approving and securing the payment of a $500,000 Sewer Revenue Lo an
and Disbursement Agreement Anticipation Project Note (IFA Interim Loan and Disburse-
ment Agreement). Seconded by Resnick. In response to a question about the types of
projects and work planned under this item and the following three agenda items, Van
Milligen stated that from 2025 to 2029, the City plans to invest $131 million in wastewater
system improvements and $80 million in sanitary sewer pipe upgrades. City Council
Members acknowledged that replacing and upgrading infrastructure is a responsibility of
municipalities. Motion carried 6-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 226-25
TAKING ADDITIONAL ACTION WITH RESPECT TO A SEWER REVENUE LOAN AND
DISBURSEMENT AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZING, APPROVING AND SECURING
THE PAYMENT OF A $500,000 SEWER REVENUE LOAN AND DISBURSEMENT
AGREEMENT ANTICIPATION PROJECT NOTE (IFA INTERIM LOAN AND DIS-
BURSEMENT AGREEMENT)
Whereas, the City of Dubuque (the “City”), in Dubuque County, State of Iowa, did here-
tofore establish a Municipal Sanitary Sewer System (the “Utility”) in and for the City which
has continuously supplied sanitary sewer service in and to the City and its inhabitan ts
since its establishment; and
Whereas, the management and control of the Utility are vested in the City Council, (the
“Council”), and no board of trustees exists for this purpose; and
Whereas, pursuant to prior resolutions of the Council, the City has heretofore issued
Sewer Revenue bonds or notes as set forth in prior proceedings of the Council, and a
portion of such prior Sewer Revenue debt remains outstanding (the “Outstanding Indebt-
edness”); and
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Whereas, pursuant to the resolutions relating to and authorizing the Outstanding In-
debtedness (the “Outstanding Bond Resolutions”) the City reserved the right to issue ad-
ditional obligations payable from the net revenues of the Utility and ranking on a parity
with the Outstanding Indebtedness under the terms and conditions set forth in the Out-
standing Bond Resolutions; and
Whereas, the City has heretofore proposed to borrow money and enter into a Sewer
Revenue Loan and Disbursement Agreement (the “Loan and Disbursement Agreement”)
with the Iowa Finance Authority (the “Lender”) and to issue in accordance therewith
Sewer Revenue Bonds (the “Bonds”) in a principal amount not to exceed $500,000 to
provide funds to pay the costs, to that extent, of planning, designing, and constructing
improvements and extensions to the Utility (the “Project”), and has published notice of the
proposed action and has held a hearing thereon on June 16, 2025; and
Whereas, it is necessary at this time to authorize and approve the issuance of a
$500,000 Sewer Revenue Loan and Disbursement Agreement Anticipation Project Note
(IFA Interim Loan and Disbursement Agreement) (the “Project Note”) pursuant to the pro-
visions of Section 76.13 of the Code of Iowa in anticipation of the receipt of and payable
from the proceeds of the Loan and Disbursement Agreement (the “Loan Proceeds”) in
order to pay authorized costs in connection with planning and designing the Project;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The City Council hereby covenants for the benefit of the Lender and all who
may at any time be the holder of the Project Note to enter into the Loan and Disbursement
Agreement and to issue and deliver the Bonds prior to the Maturity Date, as defined in
the Project Note, and declares that this resolution constitutes the “additional action” re-
quired by Section 384.24A of the Code of Iowa. The Bonds are hereby ordered to be
issued at such time as the City enters into the Loan and Disbursement Agreem ent.
Section 2. The Project Note in the principal amount of $500,000 is hereby authorized
to be issued to the Lender. The Project Note shall be dated as of the date of closing, shall
mature on the Maturity Date as defined in the Project Note, and shall bear interest at the
rate of 0% per annum.
The Project Note shall be executed on behalf of the City with the official manual or
facsimile signature of the Mayor and attested with the official manual or facsimile signa-
ture of the City Clerk and shall be a fully registered instrument without interest coupons.
In case any officer whose signature or the facsimile of whose signature appears on the
Project Note shall cease to be such officer before the delivery of the Project Note, such
signature or such facsimile signature shall nevertheless be valid and sufficient for all pur-
poses, the same as if such officer had remained in office until delivery.
The City Clerk is hereby designated as the Registrar and Paying Agent for the Project
Note and may be hereinafter referred to as the “Registrar” or the “Paying Agent.”
The City reserves the right to prepay principal of the Project Note in whole or in part
on any date prior to the Maturity Date, as defined in the Project Note, at a prepayment
price equal to the principal amount thereof prepaid.
The Project Note shall be fully registered as to both principal and interest in the name
of the owner in the records of the City kept for such purpose, after which no transfer shall
be valid unless made on said records by the City Clerk, and then only upon a written
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instrument of transfer satisfactory to the City, duly executed by the registered owner or
the duly authorized attorney for such registered owner.
The City shall maintain as confidential the record of identity of owners of the Project
Note, as provided by Section 22.7 of the Code of Iowa.
Section 3. The Project Note shall be in substantially the [provided] form:
Section 4. The Project Note shall be executed as herein provided as soon after the
adoption of this resolution as may be possible and thereupon shall be delivered to the
Registrar for registration and delivery to the Lender, upon receipt of the Project Note pro-
ceeds.
Section 5. The Loan Proceeds are hereby appropriated to the payment of the Project
Note and may also be appropriated to the payment of other obligations issued to pay
costs of the Project, but only to the extent that full provision has been made for the pay-
ment of principal of the Project Note.
At its sole discretion, the City Council may appropriate to the payment of the Project
Note proceeds to be received from state or federal grants and/or income or revenues
from sources to be received and expended for the Project during the period of Project
construction.
The Project Note is a limited obligation of the City payable solely and only from the
Loan Proceeds and shall not constitute a general obligation of the City, nor shall it be
payable in any manner by taxation, and under no circumstances shall the City be i n any
manner liable by reason of the failure of the Loan Proceeds to be sufficient for the pay-
ment in whole or in part of the Project Note.
Section 6. Upon a breach or default of a term of the Project Note or any Parity Obliga-
tions and this resolution, a proceeding may be brought in law or in equity by suit, action
or mandamus to enforce and compel performance of the duties required under the terms
of this resolution and Section 76.13 of the Code of Iowa.
Section 7. The City reserves the right to issue additional obligations (the “Parity Obli-
gations”) payable from the Loan Proceeds, and ranking on a parity with, the Project Note.
The Project Note or any Parity Obligations shall not be entitled to priority or preference
one over the other in the application of the Loan Proceeds regardless of the time or times
of the issuance of such Project Note or Parity Obligations, it being the intention of the City
that there shall be no priority among the Project Note or Parity Obligations, regardless of
the fact that they may have been actually issued and delivered at different times.
Section 8. The provisions of this resolution shall constitute a contract between the City
and the owners of the Project Note and Parity Obligations as may from time to time be
outstanding, and after the issuance of the Project Note, no change, variation or alteration
of any kind of the provisions of this resolution shall be made without prior consent of the
Lender which will adversely affect the owners of the Project Note or Parity Obligations
until the Project Note and Parity Obligations and the interest thereon shall have been paid
in full.
Section 9. If any section, paragraph, clause or provision of this resolution shall be held
invalid, the invalidity of such section, paragraph, clause or provision shall not affect any
of the remaining provisions of this resolution.
Section 10. All resolutions and orders or parts thereof in conflict with the provisions of
this resolution are, to the extent of such conflict, hereby repealed.
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Section 11. This resolution shall be in full force and effect immediately upon its adop-
tion and approval, as provided by law.
Passed and approved June 16, 2025.
Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor
Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk
8. Proceedings for Public Hearing for the Issuance of Not to Exceed $15,000,000
Sewer Revenue Capital Loan Notes (State Revolving Loan Fund Program) Old Mill Rd.
Lift Station Project – Phase 2: Motion by Sprank to receive and file the documents and
adopt Resolution No. 227-25 Taking additional action on proposal to enter into a Sewer
Revenue Loan and Disbursement Agreement. Seconded by Wethal. City Council Mem-
bers commented positively on the low interest rate. Motion carried 6-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 227-25
TAKING ADDITIONAL ACTION ON PROPOSAL TO ENTER INTO A SEWER REVE-
NUE LOAN AND DISBURSEMENT AGREEMENT
Whereas, the City of Dubuque (the “City”), in Dubuque County, State of Iowa, did here-
tofore establish a Municipal Sanitary Sewer System (the “Utility”) in and for the City which
has continuously supplied sanitary sewer service in and to the City and its inhabitan ts
since its establishment; and
Whereas, the management and control of the Utility are vested in the City Council (the
“Council”) and no board of trustees exists for this purpose; and
Whereas, pursuant to prior resolutions of the Council, the City has heretofore issued
Sewer Revenue bonds or notes as set forth in prior proceedings of the Council, and a
portion of such prior Sewer Revenue debt remains outstanding (the “Outstanding Indebt-
edness”); and
Whereas, pursuant to the resolutions relating to and authorizing the Outstanding In-
debtedness (the “Outstanding Bond Resolutions”) the City reserved the right to issue ad-
ditional obligations payable from the net revenues of the Utility and ranking on a parity
with the Outstanding Indebtedness under the terms and conditions set forth in the Out-
standing Bond Resolutions; and
Whereas, the City has heretofore proposed to contract indebtedness and enter into a
certain Sewer Revenue Loan and Disbursement Agreement (the “Agreement”) and to
borrow money thereunder in a principal amount not to exceed $15,000,000, pursuant to
the provisions of Section 384.24A of the Code of Iowa, for the purpose of paying the cost,
to that extent, of planning, designing and constructing improvements and extensions to
the Utility, and has published notice of the proposed action and has held a hearing th ereon
on June 16, 2025;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The City Council hereby determines to enter into the Agreement in the future
and orders that Sewer Revenue Bonds be issued at such time in evidence thereof. The
City Council further declares that this resolution constitutes the “additional action” re-
quired by Section 384.24A of the Code of Iowa.
Section 2. All resolutions or parts thereof in conflict herewith are hereby repealed, to
the extent of such conflict.
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Section 3. This resolution shall be in full force and effect immediately upon its adoption
and approval, as provided by law.
Passed and approved June 16, 2025.
Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor
Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk
9. Proceedings for Public Hearing for the Issuance of Not to Exceed $3,600,000 Sewer
Revenue Capital Loan Notes (Interim Financing) State Revolving Loan Fund Program,
Planning and Design Loan, Old Mill Phase III Project – Catfish Creek Sanitary Interceptor
Sewer System Middle Fork: Motion by Resnick to receive and file the documents and
adopt Resolution No. 228-25 Taking additional action with respect to a Sewer Revenue
Loan and Disbursement Agreement and authorizing, approving and securing the payment
of a $3,600,000 Sewer Revenue Loan and Disbursement Agreement Anticipation Project
Note (IFA Interim Loan and Disbursement Agreement). Seconded by Wethal. Motion car-
ried 6-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 228-25
TAKING ADDITIONAL ACTION WITH RESPECT TO A SEWER REVENUE LOAN AND
DISBURSEMENT AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZING, APPROVING AND SECURING
THE PAYMENT OF A $3,600,000 SEWER REVENUE LOAN AND DISBURSEMENT
AGREEMENT ANTICIPATION PROJECT NOTE (IFA INTERIM LOAN AND DIS-
BURSEMENT AGREEMENT)
Whereas, the City of Dubuque (the “City”), in Dubuque County, State of Iowa, did here-
tofore establish a Municipal Sanitary Sewer System (the “Utility”) in and for the City which
has continuously supplied sanitary sewer service in and to the City and its inhabitan ts
since its establishment; and
Whereas, the management and control of the Utility are vested in the City Council, (the
“Council”), and no board of trustees exists for this purpose; and
Whereas, pursuant to prior resolutions of the Council, the City has heretofore issued
Sewer Revenue bonds or notes as set forth in prior proceedings of the Council, and a
portion of such prior Sewer Revenue debt remains outstanding (the “Outstanding Indebt-
edness”); and
Whereas, pursuant to the resolutions relating to and authorizing the Outstanding In-
debtedness (the “Outstanding Bond Resolutions”) the City reserved the right to issue ad-
ditional obligations payable from the net revenues of the Utility and ranking on a parity
with the Outstanding Indebtedness under the terms and conditions set forth in the Out-
standing Bond Resolutions; and
Whereas, the City has heretofore proposed to borrow money and enter into a Sewer
Revenue Loan and Disbursement Agreement (the “Loan and Disbursement Agreement”)
with the Iowa Finance Authority (the “Lender”) and to issue in accordance therewith
Sewer Revenue Bonds (the “Bonds”) in a principal amount not to exceed $3,600,000 to
provide funds to pay the costs, to that extent, of planning, designing, and constructing
improvements and extensions to the Utility (the “Project”), and has published notice of the
proposed action and has held a hearing thereon on June 16, 2025; and
Whereas, it is necessary at this time to authorize and approve the issuance of a
$3,600,000 Sewer Revenue Loan and Disbursement Agreement Anticipation Project
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Note (IFA Interim Loan and Disbursement Agreement) (the “Project Note”) pursuant to
the provisions of Section 76.13 of the Code of Iowa in anticipation of the receipt of and
payable from the proceeds of the Loan and Disbursement Agreement (the “Loan Pro-
ceeds”) in order to pay authorized costs in connection with planning and designing the
Project.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The City Council hereby covenants for the benefit of the Lender and all who
may at any time be the holder of the Project Note to enter into the Loan and Disbursement
Agreement and to issue and deliver the Bonds prior to the Maturity Date, as defined in
the Project Note, and declares that this resolution constitutes the “additional action” re-
quired by Section 384.24A of the Code of Iowa. The Bonds are hereby ordered to be
issued at such time as the City enters into the Loan and Disbursement Agreement.
Section 2. The Project Note in the principal amount of $3,600,000 is hereby authorized
to be issued to the Lender. The Project Note shall be dated as of the date of closing, shall
mature on the Maturity Date as defined in the Project Note, and shall bear interest at the
rate of 0% per annum.
The Project Note shall be executed on behalf of the City with the official manual or
facsimile signature of the Mayor and attested with the official manual or facsimile signa-
ture of the City Clerk and shall be a fully registered instrument without interest coupons.
In case any officer whose signature or the facsimile of whose signature appears on the
Project Note shall cease to be such officer before the delivery of the Project Note, such
signature or such facsimile signature shall nevertheless be valid and sufficient for all pur-
poses, the same as if such officer had remained in office until delivery.
The City Clerk is hereby designated as the Registrar and Paying Agent for the Project
Note and may be hereinafter referred to as the “Registrar” or the “Paying Agent.”
The City reserves the right to prepay principal of the Project Note in whole or in part
on any date prior to the Maturity Date, as defined in the Project Note, at a prepayment
price equal to the principal amount thereof prepaid.
The Project Note shall be fully registered as to both principal and interest in the name
of the owner in the records of the City kept for such purpose, after which no transfer shall
be valid unless made on said records by the City Clerk, and then only upon a written
instrument of transfer satisfactory to the City, duly executed by the registered owner or
the duly authorized attorney for such registered owner.
The City shall maintain as confidential the record of identity of owners of the Project
Note, as provided by Section 22.7 of the Code of Iowa.
Section 3. The Project Note shall be in substantially the [provided] form:
Section 4. The Project Note shall be executed as herein provided as soon after the
adoption of this resolution as may be possible and thereupon shall be delivered to the
Registrar for registration and delivery to the Lender, upon receipt of the Project Note pro-
ceeds.
Section 5. The Loan Proceeds are hereby appropriated to the payment of the Project
Note and may also be appropriated to the payment of other obligations issued to pay
costs of the Project, but only to the extent that full provision has been made for the pay-
ment of principal of the Project Note.
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At its sole discretion, the City Council may appropriate to the payment of the Project
Note proceeds to be received from state or federal grants and/or income or revenues
from sources to be received and expended for the Project during the period of Project
construction.
The Project Note is a limited obligation of the City payable solely and only from the
Loan Proceeds and shall not constitute a general obligation of the City, nor shall it be
payable in any manner by taxation, and under no circumstances shall the City be i n any
manner liable by reason of the failure of the Loan Proceeds to be sufficient for the pay-
ment in whole or in part of the Project Note.
Section 6. Upon a breach or default of a term of the Project Note or any Parity Obliga-
tions and this resolution, a proceeding may be brought in law or in equity by suit, action
or mandamus to enforce and compel performance of the duties required under the terms
of this resolution and Section 76.13 of the Code of Iowa.
Section 7. The City reserves the right to issue additional obligations (the “Parity Obli-
gations”) payable from the Loan Proceeds, and ranking on a parity with, the Project Note.
The Project Note or any Parity Obligations shall not be entitled to priority or preference
one over the other in the application of the Loan Proceeds regardless of the time or times
of the issuance of such Project Note or Parity Obligations, it being the intention of the City
that there shall be no priority among the Project Note or Parity Obligations, regardless of
the fact that they may have been actually issued and delivered at different times.
Section 8. The provisions of this resolution shall constitute a contract between the City
and the owners of the Project Note and Parity Obligations as may from time to time be
outstanding, and after the issuance of the Project Note, no change, variation or alteration
of any kind of the provisions of this resolution shall be made without prior consent of the
Lender which will adversely affect the owners of the Project Note or Parity Obligations
until the Project Note and Parity Obligations and the interest thereon shall have been paid
in full.
Section 9. If any section, paragraph, clause or provision of this resolution shall be held
invalid, the invalidity of such section, paragraph, clause or provision shall not affect any
of the remaining provisions of this resolution.
Section 10. All resolutions and orders or parts thereof in conflict with the provisions of
this resolution are, to the extent of such conflict, hereby repealed.
Section 11. This resolution shall be in full force and effect immediately upon its adop-
tion and approval, as provided by law.
Passed and approved June 16, 2025.
Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor
Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk
10. Proceedings for Public Hearing for the Issuance of Not to Exceed $3,400,000
Sewer Revenue Capital Loan Notes (Interim Financing) State Revolving Loan Fund Pro-
gram, Planning and Design Loan, Old Mill Phase IV Project – Catfish Creek Sewershed
Improvement - South Fork: Motion by Wethal to receive and file the documents and adopt
Resolution No. 229-25 Taking additional action with respect to a Sewer Revenue Loan
and Disbursement Agreement and authorizing, approving and securing the payment of a
$3,400,000 Sewer Revenue Loan and Disbursement Agreement Anticipation Project
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Note (IFA Interim Loan and Disbursement Agreement). Seconded by Resnick. Motion
carried 6-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 229-25
TAKING ADDITIONAL ACTION WITH RESPECT TO A SEWER REVENUE LOAN AND
DISBURSEMENT AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZING, APPROVING AND SECURING
THE PAYMENT OF A $3,400,000 SEWER REVENUE LOAN AND DISBURSEMENT
AGREEMENT ANTICIPATION PROJECT NOTE (IFA INTERIM LOAN AND DIS-
BURSEMENT AGREEMENT)
Whereas, the City of Dubuque (the “City”), in Dubuque County, State of Iowa, did here-
tofore establish a Municipal Sanitary Sewer System (the “Utility”) in and for the City which
has continuously supplied sanitary sewer service in and to the City and its inhabitan ts
since its establishment; and
Whereas, the management and control of the Utility are vested in the City Council, (the
“Council”), and no board of trustees exists for this purpose; and
Whereas, pursuant to prior resolutions of the Council, the City has heretofore issued
Sewer Revenue bonds or notes as set forth in prior proceedings of the Council, and a
portion of such prior Sewer Revenue debt remains outstanding (the “Outstanding Indebt-
edness”); and
Whereas, pursuant to the resolutions relating to and authorizing the Outstanding In-
debtedness (the “Outstanding Bond Resolutions”) the City reserved the right to issue ad-
ditional obligations payable from the net revenues of the Utility and ranking on a parity
with the Outstanding Indebtedness under the terms and conditions set forth in the Out-
standing Bond Resolutions; and
Whereas, the City has heretofore proposed to borrow money and enter into a Sewer
Revenue Loan and Disbursement Agreement (the “Loan and Disbursement Agreement”)
with the Iowa Finance Authority (the “Lender”) and to issue in accordance therewith
Sewer Revenue Bonds (the “Bonds”) in a principal amount not to exceed $3,400,000 to
provide funds to pay the costs, to that extent, of planning, designing, and constructing
improvements and extensions to the Utility (the “Project”), and has published notice of the
proposed action and has held a hearing thereon on June 16, 2025; and
Whereas, it is necessary at this time to authorize and approve the issuance of a
$3,400,000 Sewer Revenue Loan and Disbursement Agreement Anticipation Project
Note (IFA Interim Loan and Disbursement Agreement) (the “Project Note”) pursuant to
the provisions of Section 76.13 of the Code of Iowa in anticipation of the receipt of and
payable from the proceeds of the Loan and Disbursement Agreement (the “Loan Pro-
ceeds”) in order to pay authorized costs in connection with planning and designing the
Project.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The City Council hereby covenants for the benefit of the Lender and all who
may at any time be the holder of the Project Note to enter into the Loan and Disbursement
Agreement and to issue and deliver the Bonds prior to the Maturity Date, as defined in
the Project Note, and declares that this resolution constitutes the “additional action” re-
quired by Section 384.24A of the Code of Iowa. The Bonds are hereby ordered to be
issued at such time as the City enters into the Loan and Disbursement Agreem ent.
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Section 2. The Project Note in the principal amount of $3,400,000 is hereby authorized
to be issued to the Lender. The Project Note shall be dated as of the date of closing, shall
mature on the Maturity Date as defined in the Project Note, and shall bear interest at the
rate of 0% per annum.
The Project Note shall be executed on behalf of the City with the official manual or
facsimile signature of the Mayor and attested with the official manual or facsimile signa-
ture of the City Clerk and shall be a fully registered instrument without interest coupons.
In case any officer whose signature or the facsimile of whose signature appears on the
Project Note shall cease to be such officer before the delivery of the Project Note, such
signature or such facsimile signature shall nevertheless be valid and sufficient for all pur-
poses, the same as if such officer had remained in office until delivery.
The City Clerk is hereby designated as the Registrar and Paying Agent for the Project
Note and may be hereinafter referred to as the “Registrar” or the “Paying Agent.”
The City reserves the right to prepay principal of the Project Note in whole or in part
on any date prior to the Maturity Date, as defined in the Project Note, at a prepayment
price equal to the principal amount thereof prepaid.
The Project Note shall be fully registered as to both principal and interest in the name
of the owner in the records of the City kept for such purpose, after which no transfer shall
be valid unless made on said records by the City Clerk, and then only upon a written
instrument of transfer satisfactory to the City, duly executed by the registered owner or
the duly authorized attorney for such registered owner.
The City shall maintain as confidential the record of identity of owners of the Project
Note, as provided by Section 22.7 of the Code of Iowa.
Section 3. The Project Note shall be in substantially the [provided] form:
Section 4. The Project Note shall be executed as herein provided as soon after the
adoption of this resolution as may be possible and thereupon shall be delivered to the
Registrar for registration and delivery to the Lender, upon receipt of the Project Note pro-
ceeds.
Section 5. The Loan Proceeds are hereby appropriated to the payment of the Project
Note and may also be appropriated to the payment of other obligations issued to pay
costs of the Project, but only to the extent that full provision has been made for the pay-
ment of principal of the Project Note.
At its sole discretion, the City Council may appropriate to the payment of the Project
Note proceeds to be received from state or federal grants and/or income or revenues
from sources to be received and expended for the Project during the period of Project
construction.
The Project Note is a limited obligation of the City payable solely and only from the
Loan Proceeds and shall not constitute a general obligation of the City, nor shall it be
payable in any manner by taxation, and under no circumstances shall the City be i n any
manner liable by reason of the failure of the Loan Proceeds to be sufficient for the pay-
ment in whole or in part of the Project Note.
Section 6. Upon a breach or default of a term of the Project Note or any Parity Obliga-
tions and this resolution, a proceeding may be brought in law or in equity by suit, action
or mandamus to enforce and compel performance of the duties required under the terms
of this resolution and Section 76.13 of the Code of Iowa.
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Section 7. The City reserves the right to issue additional obligations (the “Parity Obli-
gations”) payable from the Loan Proceeds, and ranking on a parity with, the Project Note.
The Project Note or any Parity Obligations shall not be entitled to priority or preference
one over the other in the application of the Loan Proceeds regardless of the time or times
of the issuance of such Project Note or Parity Obligations, it being the intention of the City
that there shall be no priority among the Project Note or Parity Obligations, regardless of
the fact that they may have been actually issued and delivered at different times.
Section 8. The provisions of this resolution shall constitute a contract between the City
and the owners of the Project Note and Parity Obligations as may from time to time be
outstanding, and after the issuance of the Project Note, no change, variation or alteration
of any kind of the provisions of this resolution shall be made without prior consent of the
Lender which will adversely affect the owners of the Project Note or Parity Obligations
until the Project Note and Parity Obligations and the interest thereon shall have been paid
in full.
Section 9. If any section, paragraph, clause or provision of this resolution shall be held
invalid, the invalidity of such section, paragraph, clause or provision shall not affect any
of the remaining provisions of this resolution.
Section 10. All resolutions and orders or parts thereof in conflict with the provisions of
this resolution are, to the extent of such conflict, hereby repealed.
Section 11. This resolution shall be in full force and effect immediately upon its adop-
tion and approval, as provided by law.
Passed and approved June 16, 2025.
Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor
Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk
PUBLIC INPUT
Noah Riley, Owner of The Goose, 920 Main St., summarized that FEH Design, which
purchased the adjacent property for renovation, expects his business to cover half of the
cost of a fire protection wall required as part of the project. He expressed concern that,
despite the project receiving City assistance, there had been no communication or guid-
ance from the City regarding the impact on his business. Riley asked whether the City
Council could provide any form of support via financial assistance, mediation, or other
resources.
Brooklyn Williams, 250 West 6th St. Apt. 501, spoke in support of The Goose.
Natalie Heck, 1005 Garfield Ave., Co-Owner of The Goose, stated her desire to see
more foot traffic downtown and emphasized the importance of communication.
Breitfelder stated that written input was received by Clark Schloz, 2925 Burlington St.,
regarding Action Item No. 7.
ACTION ITEMS
1. Proposed Ordinance Change to Title 7 Chapter 5 Article A Section 10 Related to
Fireworks: Motion by Roussell to receive and file the documents and that the requirement
that a proposed ordinance be considered and voted on for passage at two Council meet-
ings prior to the meeting at which it is to be passed be suspended. Seconded by Wethal.
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City Council Members expressed frustration with the state mandate requiring municipali-
ties to allow fireworks during specific timeframes on July 3, July 4, and December 31,
noting they regularly hear from residents who oppose them. Brumwell explained that if
the City Council chooses not to amend the local ordinance, the City’s current fireworks
code would become unenforceable. In that case, enforcement would default to state law,
and any citation revenue from fireworks set off outside permitted timeframes would go to
the state rather than the City. Police Chief Jeremy Jensen explained that City staff rec-
ommended expanding the permitted timeframe for fireworks on July 3 and January 1 to
reduce the volume of service calls to the Police Department during periods when com-
mercial fireworks activity is typically high. Jensen clarified that permitting fireworks does
not override other applicable laws, such as those related to child endangerment or reck-
less use. He stated that violations of permitted hours would be enforceable under the
City’s noise ordinance and that citations would be issued to the individual who ignited the
fireworks. Jensen confirmed that the department has a communication plan prepared to
inform the public of all changes once adopted by the City Council. Brumwell emphasized
that the state is not requiring the City to amend its ordinance but noted that if the ordi-
nance is not updated, it will be unenforceable. Van Milligen added that while the state
does not require the City to extend hours beyond those mandated by law, the current
recommendation does include additional permitted hours. City Council Members dis-
cussed whether adopting the ordinance could imply support for the state law and consid-
ered the implications of having an unenforceable local ordinance. Van Milligen outlined
three options: not adopt the ordinance, adopt it as proposed, or amend it to align only with
the state-mandated hours. Brumwell noted that the proposed ordinance would also limit
the use of consumer fireworks to private property, either owned by the user or used with
the property owner's permission, whereas the current code only restricts use in public
parks. City Council Members expressed support for limiting fireworks to private property
and indicated a preference for aligning with the state’s permitted timeframes. When asked
how to amend the motion to align with the state’s permitted fireworks timeframes, Brum-
well advised making a motion to amend the ordinance under consideration. Once
amended, a motion could then be made to waive the three readings of the ordinanc e as
amended. Motion by Roussell to amend the ordinance to allow consumer fireworks during
the following dates and times: July 3 from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m., July 4 from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m.,
and December 31 from 9 a.m. through 11:59 p.m. Seconded by Wethal. Jensen clarified
that the ordinance applies only to consumer fireworks, while professional displays, such
as those conducted by the Dubuque Jaycees and the Dubuque Country Club, are permit-
ted through a separate process. Motion carried 6-0.
City Council then proceeded with the motion to waive the three readings of the ordi-
nance, as amended. Motion carried 6 -0.
Motion by Roussell for final consideration and passage of Ordinance No. 23-25
Amending City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 7 Police, Fire, And Public Safety,
Chapter 5 Offenses, Article A Section 10 Projectiles, Slingshots, Knuckles of Metal or
Other Material, Other Weapons, And Fireworks. Seconded by Wethal. Motion carried 6-
0.
ORDINANCE NO. 23-25
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AMENDING CITY OF DUBUQUE CODE OF ORDINANCES TITLE 7 POLICE, FIRE,
AND PUBLIC SAFETY, CHAPTER 5 OFFENSES, ARTICLE A SECTION 10 PROJEC-
TILES, SLINGSHOTS, KNUCKLES OF METAL OR OTHER MATERIAL, OTHER
WEAPONS, AND FIREWORKS
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY OF COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. Section 7-5A-10 of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances is hereby
amended to read as follows:
7-5A-10: PROJECTILES, SLINGSHOTS, KNUCKLES OF METAL OR OTHER MATE-
RIAL, OTHER WEAPONS, AND FIREWORKS:
A. Shooting Projectiles:
1. Prohibition: It shall be unlawful for any person within the corporate limits of the
City to willfully or carelessly throw, shoot, or launch any stone, stick, projectile, or
other missile in such a manner as to hit, injure, or endanger any person or propert y.
2. Deer Hunting Excepted: Nothing herein shall prohibit the hunting with bow and
arrow of deer by persons licensed by and during the period of time authorized by
the Iowa Department of Natural Resources and issued a permit by the City in ac-
cordance with the Deer Management Program adopted by the City Manager or
City Manager's designee.
B. Slingshots, Knuckles Of Metal Or Other Material, Air Gun, Spring -Loaded Gun,
Replica Firearms, And Other Weapons: It shall be unlawful for any person to carry
or conceal about their person any slingshot, knuckles of metal or other material, air
gun, spring loaded gun, replica firearm represented as a real firearm, or any other
weapon other than a knife, when such weapon is represented to be carried for the
purpose of protection or use as a weapon.
C. Discharging Firearms:
1. Prohibition: No person shall discharge or fire any cannon, gun, bomb, pistol, air
gun, spring loaded gun, or other firearms, or other device containing any explosive.
Discharge or firing of air guns or spring loaded guns used for training, recreational,
or competitive events is allowed in accordance with section 7-5A-16 of this article.
2. Firing Range Permit: The City Council may, upon application in writing, grant a
permit for the operation of a firing range in which the discharge of firearms for
training, recreational or competitive events would be allowed upon showing that
the range would be under the direction of a competent organization, group or indi-
vidual.
3. Firearms Used to Control Rodent or Animal Problems: In the interest of public
health and safety and at such times as approved by the Chief of Police, the police
or their designee may use firearms to control rodent or animal problems when it is
evident that conventional control methods have not resolved the problem.
4. Blank Cartridge Use For Shows: Nothing herein shall be construed to prohibit the
use of blank cartridges for a show or the theater, or for signal purposes in athletic
sports or by railroads, or trucks, for signal purposes, or by a recognized military
organization; and provided further, that nothing in this subsection shall apply to
any substance or composition prepared and used for medicinal or fumigation pur-
poses.
D. Discharging Fireworks.
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1. Definitions: For purposes of this section consumer fireworks, display fireworks,
and novelties shall be defined as outlined in Iowa Code §727.2(1) or any subse-
quent location within the Iowa Code.
2. Novelties shall be allowed year round.
3. Prohibition: No person shall discharge, fire, light, set off, burn, or otherwise use
any consumer fireworks, or other device containing any explosive except on the
following dates and times and pursuant to the following conditions:
a. Dates and times:
i. July 3: 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.
ii. July 4: 9 a.m. to 11 p.m.
iii. December 31: 9 a.m. through 11:59 p.m.
b. Conditions:
i. Consumer fireworks may only be used on the real property of the person using
the consumer fireworks or the real property of a person who has consented to
the use of consumer fireworks on such property.
ii. Consumer fireworks may not be used on any public property, including but not
limited to any public street, public right-of-way, sidewalk, park, parkway, trail, or
open space.
4. Display Fireworks Permit: The City Council may, upon application in writing, grant
a permit for the display and use of display fireworks by any organization or groups
of individuals when such display fireworks will be handled by a competent operator.
5. Penalties: A person violating any provision of subsection D (3) above shall be
guilty of a simple misdemeanor and subject to a fine of not less than two hundred
fifty dollars ($250.00).
6. Selling Consumer Fireworks Within Corporate City Limits: A person or entity sell-
ing consumer fireworks within the corporate City limits must provide the City Fire
Department with a copy of the seller's State -issued license to sell consumer fire-
works and proof of insurance as required by State Code. A fireworks seller must
also display signage on the seller's premises which states that the use of consumer
fireworks is prohibited within corporate City limits except as outlined in subsection
D (3) above.
Section 2. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon publication.
Passed, approved, and adopted this 16th day of June 2025.
Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor
Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk
2. Fire Headquarters HVAC Replacement Project - Award Public Improvement Project:
Motion by Sprank to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 230 -25
Awarding Public Improvement Contract for the Fire Headquarters HVAC Replacement
Project. Seconded by Roussell. Motion carried 6-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 230-25
AWARDING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT CONTRACT FOR THE FIRE HEADQUARTERS
HVAC REPLACEMENT PROJECT
Whereas, sealed proposals have been submitted by contractors for the Fire Headquar-
ters HVAC Replacement Project, (the Project) pursuant to Resolution No. 168 -25 and
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Notice to Bidders published on the City of Dubuque, Iowa website and plan room service
with statewide circulation on the 23rd day of May 2025; and
Whereas, said sealed proposals were opened and read on the 5 th day of June 2025
and it has been determined that Giese Sheet Metal Co. Inc. of Dubuque, Iowa, in the bid
amount of $451,500.00 is the lowest responsive, responsible bidder for the Project.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
That a Public Improvement Contract for the Project is hereby awarded to Giese Sheet
Metal Co. Inc. and the City Manager is hereby directed to execute a Public Improvement
Contract on behalf of the City of Dubuque for the Project.
Passed, approved, and adopted this 16th day of June 2025.
Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor
Attest: Adrienne Breitfelder, City Clerk
3. South Pointe Subdivision Park Plan for Approval: Motion by Roussell to receive and
file the documents and approve the South Pointe subdivision park plan provided by Dubu-
que South Pointe, L.L.C. Seconded by Wethal. Motion carried 6 -0.
4. Five Flags Civic Center Management Agreement Between the City of Dubuque and
Global Spectrum, L.P. d/b/a OVG Approval: Motion by Resnick to receive and file the
documents and approve the Five Flags Civic Center Management Agreement between
the City of Dubuque and Global Spectrum, L.P. d/b/a OVG. Seconded by Sprank. Parks
and Recreation Director Marie Ware made a presentation. OVG District Manager Jeremy
Huelsing and Grand River Center General Manager Ryan Bonifas also spoke. In re-
sponse to a question, Ware stated that staff will need to identify which updates will have
the greatest impact. Bonifas noted that OVG needs to assess the building in person to
fully understand its needs, and Huelsing added that one of OVG’s corporate executives
will be visiting Dubuque in July to tour the facility. City Council Members expressed en-
thusiasm for potential updates to the facility and commended OVG’s community involve-
ment. Motion carried 6-0.
5. PFAS Litigation: Motion by Roussell to receive and file the documents on a settle-
ment award resulting from PFAS Litigation against 3M. Seconded by Resnick. In re-
sponse to a question, Water Department Director Chris Lester shared that the initial esti-
mate for a well replacement was $5 million. City Council Members thanked the City At-
torney’s Office for their work and expressed frustration that cities are left to shoulder the
majority of PFAS mitigation costs, despite the issue being caused by private enti ties.
Brumwell noted that while any funds received will help, they will not fully meet the City’s
mitigation needs. Staff continue to explore ways to maximize available funding. By par-
ticipating in a class action lawsuit rather than a multi-district litigation, the City can access
funds more quickly. Motion carried 6-0.
6. Amending Fiscal Year 2026 Water Rates under City of Dubuque Code of Ordi-
nances: Motion by Roussell to receive and file the documents and that the requirement
that a proposed ordinance be considered and voted on for passage at two Council meet-
ings prior to the meeting at which it is to be passed be suspended. Seconded by Sprank.
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City Council shared it was good news to be able to reduce water rates. Motion carried 6 -
0.
Motion by Roussell for final consideration and passage of Ordinance No. 24 -25 Estab-
lishing The City Of Dubuque Code Of Ordinances Title 13 Public Utilities Chapter 1 Water
Use And Service, Article C Rates Section 13-1C-2 Fixing Water Rates For Fire Sprinkler
Service and Ordinance No. 25-25 Establishing City Of Dubuque Code Of Ordinances Title
13 Public Utilities, Chapter 1 Water Use And Service, Article C Rates, Section 13-1C-1(A)
Fixing Water Rates For Residential, Commercial, Industrial, And All Other Use s. Se-
conded by Sprank. Motion carried 6-0.
ORDINANCE NO. 24-25
ESTABLISHING THE CITY OF DUBUQUE CODE OF ORDINANCES TITLE 13 PUBLIC
UTILITIES CHAPTER 1 WATER USE AND SERVICE, ARTICLE C RATES SECTION
13-1C-2 FIXING WATER RATES FOR FIRE SPRINKLER SERVICE
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. Section 13-1C-2 of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances is hereby un-
changed, and shall read as follows:
Section 13-1C-2: Fire Sprinkler Service.
Customers who have fire sprinkler service shall be billed for this service on a monthly
basis. The monthly charge shall be as follows:
CURRENT MONTHLY
NUMBER OF HEADS CHARGES
Up to 200 (minimum)……………. ….. $32.24
200-299 …………………………. ….. $38.70
300-399 …………………………. ….. $45.06
400-599 …………………………. ….. $51.58
600-799 …………………………. ….. $57.96
800 -999 …………………………. ….. $64.45
1,000 - 1,199 …………..………...... ….. $70.92
1,200 - 1,399 …..…………….…..... ….. $77.30
1,400 - 1,599 ……..……………...... ….. $83.75
1,600 - 1,799 ………..…………...... ….. $90.21
1,800 - 1,999 …………...………..... ….. $96.60
2,000 - 2,199 ……………...……..... ….. $103.08
2,200 - 2,399 ………………...…..... ….. $109.51
2,400 - 2,599 …………………........ ….. $115.98
2,600 - 2,799 ………………........... ….. $122.41
2,800 - 2,900 .……………….......... ….. $129.02
3,000 - 3,499 .……….………......... ….. $135.28
Over 3,500* ...…...…………………. ….. $6.43
*(for each additional 500 heads or fraction thereof)
Section 2. This Ordinance shall take effect July 1, 2025.
Passed, approved and adopted this 16th day of June 2025.
Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor
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Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk
ORDINANCE NO. 25-25
ESTABLISHING CITY OF DUBUQUE CODE OF ORDINANCES TITLE 13 PUBLIC
UTILITIES, CHAPTER 1 WATER USE AND SERVICE, ARTICLE C RATES, SECTION
13-1C-1(A) FIXING WATER RATES FOR RESIDENTIAL, COMMERCIAL, INDUS-
TRIAL, AND ALL OTHER USES
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. Section 13-1C-1(A) of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances, is hereby
unchanged, and shall read as follows:
Section 13-1C-1A: Residential, Commercial, Industrial and All Other Uses.
A. Rates Established: The rates to be charged for water for residential, commercial,
industrial and all other uses and purposes by any person, firm or corporation within the
city shall be based on units of one hundred cubic feet (748 gallons) or per gallon as fol-
lows:
Monthly Consumption Charge per
(in Hundreds of Cubic Feet) Hundred Cubic Feet
First 30 $5.30
Next 120 $4.31
Next 350 $4.01
Next 500 $3.53
Over 1,000 $3.13
Monthly Consumption (in Gallons) Charge per Gallon
First 22,440 $0.00703
Next 89,760 $0.00577
Next 261,800 $0.00537
Next 374,000 $0.00474
Over 748,000 $0.00415
Rates shall be subject to the following minimum monthly charge according to the size of the me-
ter:
Meter Size Monthly Consumption Monthly Consumption
Inches (In Hundreds of Cubic Feet) (In Gallons) Minimum Charge
5/8 2 1,496 $10.52
3/4 5 3,740 $26.31
1 8 5,984 $42.08
1 1/2 26 19,448 $127.69
2 46 34,408 $226.79
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3 106 79,288 $485.62
4 168 125,664 $747.71
6 368 275,264 $1,550.70
8 625 467,500 $2,523.97
A property owner shall pay a $50.00 disconnect fee for water service that is discon-
nected by the city for a meter not in service. When a tenant account is subject to discon-
nection due to delinquency, the tenant shall pay the $50.00 disconnect fee.
A $50.00 service call fee shall be changed to property owners or tenant account for
those service calls that are determined to be related to customer negligence.
A $9.61 minimum monthly charge shall be assessed for meters not in service.
Section 2. This Ordinance shall take effect July 1, 2025.
Passed, approved and adopted this 16th day of June 2025.
Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor
Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk
7. Request for City Council Ratification of Teamsters Local 120, Mixed, July 1, 2025,
Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA): Motion by Wethal to receive and file the docu-
ments and approve ratification of the City of Dubuque/Teamsters Local 120 Mixed (BU -
0503 & BU-0229) Collective Bargaining Agreement to become effective July 1, 2025. Se-
conded by Roussell. Motion carried 6-0.
8. Ordinance Amendment: Civil Service Commission Membership: Motion by Roussell
to receive and file the documents and that the requirement that a proposed ordinance be
considered and voted on for passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at
which it is to be passed be suspended. Seconded by Resnick. In response to a question,
Breitfelder reviewed the commissioners’ terms and confirmed that their responsibilities
will remain unchanged as defined by state and city codes. Motion carried 6-0.
Motion by Roussell for final consideration and passage of Ordinance No. 26-25
Amending City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 2 Boards and Commissions, Chap-
ter 2 Civil Service Commission, Sections 2-2-5 Membership And 2-2-7 Terms for the Ex-
pansion of the Commission Pursuant to State Law. Seconded by Resnick. Motion carried
6-0.
ORDINANCE NO. 26-25
AMENDING CITY OF DUBUQUE CODE OF ORDINANCES TITLE 2 BOARDS AND
COMMISSIONS, CHAPTER 2 CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION, SECTIONS 2-2-5 MEM-
BERSHIP AND 2-2-7 TERMS FOR THE EXPANSION OF THE COMMISSION PURSU-
ANT TO STATE LAW
Whereas, the Civil Service Commission is currently composed of three (3) residents;
and
Whereas, Governor Kim Reynolds signed Iowa Senate File 311 into law on May 19,
2025, which takes effect on August 16, 2025; and
Whereas, the change in law requires a minimum of five (5) residents to be appointed
to the Civil Service Commission.
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NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. Section 2-2-5 of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances is hereby
amended to read as follows:
2-2-5: MEMBERSHIP:
A. Composition: The commission comprises five (5) residents of the city, appointed
by the mayor with approval of the city council.
B. Special Qualifications:
1. Commissioners must be citizens of Iowa, eligible electors as defined in the Iowa
Code, and may not hold or be a candidate for any office of public trust.
2. The human rights director shall, ex officio, be a member, without vote.
3. Commissioners may not do any of the following:
a. Sell, or in any manner become parties, directly or indirectly, to any contract to
furnish supplies, material, or labor to the city unless the sale is made or the
contract is awarded by competitive bid in writing, publicly invited and opened.
b. Have an interest, direct or indirect, in any contract or job of work or material or
the profits thereof or services to be furnished or performed for the city unless
the contract or job is awarded by competitive bid in writing, publicly invited and
opened.
Section 2. Section 2-2-7 of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances is hereby
amended to read as follows:
2-2-7: TERMS:
1) Pursuant to state law the Commission is expanded from three (3) residents to
five (5) residents effective August 16, 2025. The terms of the existing commis-
sioners shall remain the same. The initial terms for the additional commissioners
shall be through April 6, 2027.
2) Following the initial terms for the additional commissioners, any future terms
shall be at the standard term length for the commission. The term of office for
commissioners is four (4) years or until such commissioner’s successor is ap-
pointed and qualified.
Section 3. Section 2-2-10 of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances is hereby
amended to read as follows:
2-2-10: MEETINGS:
A. Regular Meetings: The commission meets monthly. When there is no business,
there is no obligation to meet.
B. Special Meetings: Special meetings may be called by the chairperson or at the
written request of a majority of the commissioners.
C. Open Meetings: All meetings must be called and held in conformance with the
Iowa open meetings law.
D. Attendance:
1. In the event a commissioner has been absent for three (3) or more consecutive
meetings of the commission, without being excused by the chairperson, such ab-
sence will be grounds for the commission to recommend to the city council that
the position be declared vacant and a replacement appointed.
2. Attendance must be entered upon the minutes of all meetings.
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E. Minutes: A copy of the minutes of all regular and special meetings of the com-
mission must be filed with the city council within ten (10) working days after ap-
proval by the commission, or by the next regularly scheduled city council meeting,
whichever is later.
F. Quorum: Three (3) commissioners constitute a quorum for the transaction of busi-
ness. The affirmative vote of a majority of the commissioners present and voting
is necessary for the adoption of any motion or resolution.
Section 4. This Ordinance shall take effect on August 16, 2025.
Passed, approved, and adopted this 16th day of June 2025.
Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor
Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk
9. Ordinance Amendment: Mayor and City Council Compensation: Motion by Roussell
to receive and file the documents and that the requirement that a proposed ordinance be
considered and voted on for passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at
which it is to be passed be suspended. Seconded by Wethal. Motion carried 6-0.
Motion by Roussell for final consideration and passage of Ordinance No. 27 -25
Amending City Of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 1 Administration, Chapter 6 Mayor
and City Council, Section 2 Compensation. Seconded by Wethal. Motion carried 6 -0.
ORDINANCE NO. 27-25
AMENDING CITY OF DUBUQUE CODE OF ORDINANCES TITLE 1 ADMINISTRA-
TION, CHAPTER 6 MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL, SECTION 2 COMPENSATION
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY OF COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. Section 1-6-2 of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances is amended to
read as follows:
1-6-2: COMPENSATION: Effective January 1, 2026, the compensation for the Mayor
shall be fifteen thousand seven hundred thirty-two dollars ($15,732.00) per annum,
and the compensation for the City Council members shall be eleven thousand seven
hundred ninety-nine dollars ($11,799.00) per annum.
Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect upon publication.
Passed, approved, and adopted this 16th day of June 2025.
Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor
Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk
10. July/August 2025 City News Newsletter: Motion by Sprank to receive and file the
documents. Seconded by Wethal. Motion carried 6 -0.
11. Updated Handout - New Housing Creation: Motion by Resnick to receive and file
the documents. Seconded by Sprank. Motion carried 6 -0.
12. Work Session Request: Four Mounds Foundation: Motion by Resnick to receive
and file the documents and schedule the work session for July 7, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. Se-
conded by Roussell. Motion carried 6-0.
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13. Work Session Request: Dubuque Nature Everywhere : Motion by Resnick to re-
ceive and file the documents and schedule the work session for July 21, 2025, at 5:30
p.m. Seconded by Sprank. Motion carried 6-0.
14. Work Session Request: Precision Policing Center: Motion by Resnick to receive
and file the documents and schedule the work session for September 8, 2025, at 6:00
p.m. to be held at the Dubuque Law Enforcement Center. Seconded by Roussell. Motion
carried 6-0.
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
Resnick reported on attending the Juneteenth celebration.
Sprank reported on attending two neighborhood association meetings and the Pride
Festival.
Roussell reported on the 30th anniversary of Dubuque and All That Jazz and the Pride
Festival.
Wethal reported on attending the Talent Dubuque welcome luncheon and the
Juneteenth event.
Farber reported on Dubuque and All That Jazz and University of Dubuque’s dance
recital.
Cavanagh commented that there are many things to do in Dubuque based on what
City Council has shared.
CLOSED SESSION
Motion by Roussell to convene in closed session at 9:58 p.m. to discuss Pending Liti-
gation and Purchase or Sale of Real Estate – Chapter 21.5(1)(c),(j) Code of Iowa. Se-
conded by Resnick. Mayor Cavanagh stated for the record that the attorney who will con-
sult with City Council on the issues to be discussed in the closed session is City Attorney
Brumwell. Motion carried 6-0.
The City Council reconvened in open session at 10:40 p.m. stating that staff had been
given proper direction.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Cavanagh declared the meeting adjourned at
10:40 p.m.
/s/Adrienne N. Breitfelder, CMC, City Clerk